Shooting Incident Near North Hills Middle School Involves Teenager
Teenage Shooting Near North Hills Middle School Prompts Lockdown
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Authorities reported that a teenager was shot near a middle school in North Hills on Wednesday, leading to a brief lockdown of Sepulveda Middle School.
The injured individual, identified as a juvenile, was taken to a hospital in unknown condition. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Unified School District clarified that the victim is not a student at the school.
The shooting occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. in the 15300 block of Plummer Street, two blocks east of Sepulveda Boulevard. Officer Jorge Herrera from the Los Angeles School Police Department stated that the incident took place off campus, adjacent to the school grounds.
In response to the incident, Sepulveda Middle School was placed on lockdown as a precaution. “Due to the proximity to our campus, we placed the school on lockdown and requested assistance from the Los Angeles School Police Department,” the district spokesperson noted. The lockdown has since been lifted following consultations with school police.
As safety measures, the Los Angeles School Police Department plans to increase patrols around the campus on Thursday. “Region North will be providing extra staff to support the safety and wellbeing of our school community,” the spokesperson added. Additionally, resources for mental health support will be made available for students in need.
No suspects have been identified at this time. Law enforcement is encouraging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Los Angeles School Police Department’s communications center at 213-625-6631. For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can also be submitted through the Los Angeles Schools Anonymous Reporting mobile app.
