Residents asked to stay vigilant as police narrow search for armed suspect in La Verne

Police are actively searching for an armed suspect in La Verne and are asking residents to remain vigilant.

La Verne police said officers have narrowed their search to the Damien High School campus. Word came hours after police said in an initial post that residents must remain indoors with their doors and windows locked. 

"Residents may leave the perimeter," police said in an updated post as of 11:45 a.m., but cautioned that no one may enter the school. 

 Police described the suspect as a black male wearing a white shirt with a black and white horizontal stripe sweatshirt and dark pants.

Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity by dialing 9-1-1.