Los Angeles High School locked down as police search for armed juvenile

Los Angeles High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning as police searched for three juveniles, including one believed to be armed with a handgun.

Officers responded to the area of Olympic and West boulevards around 8:15 a.m. following a report of an assault with a deadly weapon involving four minors.

One of the minors involved in the assault was believed to be armed with a handgun, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Miller confirmed to KTLA.

Los Angeles High School was placed on lockdown as police responded to the incident.

One suspect was taken into custody, but Miller said police are still searching for the three remaining juveniles and the handgun.

A perimeter has been set up around the school as officers search for the remaining suspects.

“Today, the school initiated a lockdown as we received reports of a possible weapon on campus,” a Los Angeles Unified School District spokesperson said. “We took immediate action, including notifying the Los Angeles School Police Department and Region West Operations for further investigation. The Los Angeles School Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are conducting a search of the campus for weapons.  We will provide additional information once it is available.”

No information was provided about the assault victim or any injuries sustained in the incident.

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