Police lockdown Montebello High School, find no credible threat
A potential threat to Montebello High School prompted a lockdown and evacuation of students Thursday afternoon.
Montebello Police officers were sent to the high school located at 2100 W. Cleveland Avenue after learning of the undisclosed threat, as the school was placed on lockdown.
Security teams planned a sweep of the school grounds to assess the situation, as students were escorted out by authorities.
After sweeping through the school, police determined there was no credible threat
Authorities have no information on the person who made the call.
POSSIBLE THREAT: We are aware of a possible threat made at Montebello High School. The threat is being investigated and there is a large police presence at the school for the safety of the children. At this point the credibility of the threat is being assessed.
— Montebello PD (@MontebelloPD) May 5, 2022