EPD located BB gun and detained students involved; lockdown at EHS lifted

 

Around 3:45 p.m. today, Eureka Police Department posted on Facebook that Eureka High School was on lockdown. At 3:58, students involved in the incident were detained.

The 4:30 update stated "Eureka Police has located a BB gun and involved students. At this point there is no further threat and the lockdown is being lifted. Students should be released from their classrooms shortly. "

EPD: "On January 25, 2022, at about 3:25 p.m., the Eureka Police Department was notified that Eureka High School was placed on lockdown after receiving the report of a firearm brandished in a locker room. "

"Officers responded and set up a perimeter and began investigating.   At about 3:55 p.m., officers located and detained the involved students.  During the course of the investigation, officers located a BB gun and confirmed that it was what was brandished during the incident.  No injuries were reported.  "

"At about 4:30 p.m., the lockdown was lifted and students were released.  The Eureka Police Department is working closely with Eureka High School to further investigate the incident.  "