Santa Monica police and school officials said Thursday that a reported threat at Santa Monica High School was investigated and found to be unfounded.
The Santa Monica Police Department received multiple calls at approximately 11:10 a.m. from an individual threatening a shooting at the school. School resource officers and additional personnel responded immediately and coordinated with school administrators to implement a temporary shelter-in-place.
Officers conducted a search of the surrounding area while maintaining a visible presence on campus. The shelter-in-place was lifted at approximately 11:54 a.m. and normal school operations resumed. No injuries were reported.
Officers remained on campus following the all-clear. The investigation into the source of the calls is ongoing.
In a joint statement, the Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District said individuals responsible for making false or threatening reports will be held accountable.