Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at Larchmont Charter School in West Hollywood

Larchmont Charter School in West Hollywood was placed on lockdown early Thursday after a man allegedly got out of his car and pointed what appeared to be a long rifle at the school during student drop-off. 

The unnerving incident prompted Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to launch an investigation as they swept the campus, located in the 1200 block of N. Fairfax Avenue.

All students and staff members are safe, according to a statement from Larchmont school officials. 

"This morning at the end of carpool, a man drove through the lot in his car and emerged with a gun and pointed it in the direction of the school," the statement, which was sent to parents of the student body, said. "No shots were actually fired that we are aware of."

Authorities urged the public to stay away from the scene as they continue their investigation. 

A person has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to deputies. They have confirmed that the firearm was a replica, which they referred to as a "rifle-type pellet gun." 

He has not yet been identified and they do not believe he has any relation to any of the students or staff at the school. 

There was no further information immediately available. 

With SkyCal overhead, parents could be seen arriving to pick up their children from staff members in the campus's parking lot.