Fullerton Schools Rocked by Multiple Bomb Threats, Sparking Lockdowns
A climate of alarm swept through Fullerton, California, on Thursday afternoon as a succession of bomb threats led to the lockdown of four prominent educational institutions. Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Union High School, Troy High School, and Fern Drive Elementary School became scenes of intensive police activity following a series of alarming phone calls.
Timeline of Threats and Police Response
The initial threat was reported to authorities around 1:25 p.m., swiftly followed by additional calls concerning other campuses. The Fullerton Police Department immediately mobilized, dispatching officers to each affected school to investigate the serious nature of the threats. To manage public awareness and ensure operational efficiency, the department leveraged social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), advising the community to maintain distance from the school zones to facilitate law enforcement's unimpeded work.
Student Releases and Ongoing Security
Initially, all four campuses were placed under lockdown protocols. As the police investigation progressed and the immediate safety of the premises was assessed, students from Fern Drive Elementary School were subsequently permitted to leave. However, Sunny Hills High School remained under lockdown for an extended period, reflecting the ongoing thoroughness of the police's search and evaluation efforts at that specific site. The rapid and coordinated response from Fullerton police underscored their commitment to safeguarding the well-being of students and faculty during the unsettling events.
