Suspect search prompts shelter-in-place at Piedmont Hills HS in San Jose
SAN JOSE – A shelter-in-place was ordered for Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose on Thursday as police search for a suspect in the area.
According to officers, an adult male suspect had fled from police during an unrelated call for service around 10:55 a.m. Police said the suspect jumped multiple fences and may have entered school property.
Officials activated a shelter-in-place order. As of 12:30 p.m., officers were on scene clearing the campus.
Around 1 p.m., police said the shelter-in-place was lifted and parents will be allowed to pick up their children.
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The shelter in place at Piedmont Hills High School has been lifted as of 1:00 PM. Parents have been allowed on campus to pick up their children.
There are no reports of weapons, injuries or threats at this time, police said.
Thursday's incident comes a day after San Jose police responded to a shelter-in-place that was ordered at Willow Glen High School. In that incident, a student was detained for allegedly bringing a BB gun onto campus.
This is a breaking news update. More details to come.