Chula Vista Student Detained Over Alleged School Shooting Threat, Police Seek Additional Information

Chula Vista police have taken a Bonita Vista Middle School student into custody following an anonymous tip about a potential school shooting. The alert, received this morning through the P3 Tips mobile application, led officers to contact and arrest the student at their home before the school day began. An investigation, which included examining messages on Discord, resulted in the student’s arrest for making criminal threats, as reported by the

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Although no firearms were discovered or involved in the threat, the Chula Vista Police Department School Resource Officer Unit has worked closely with school staff to investigate the incident further. The police are urging anyone with more information to come forward and possibly submit tips anonymously either by contacting San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or using the P3 Tips app. In the department’s message to the community, they emphasized the importance of such platforms and proactive students in helping to quickly and effectively address potential dangers in schools.

The presence of School Resource Officers at various Chula Vista schools underscores the department’s commitment to maintaining a secure educational environment. These officers are a go-to for parents, students, and educators. In light of the incident, the police underscored the importance of parents being vigilant about their children’s online activities. They pointed out that threats could hide within innocuous-looking programs, like gaming applications and other mobile device features.

For those with weekend or after-hour inquiries, the Chula Vista Police instructs to contact the Watch Commander at (619) 476-5374. While no further information was available at the time of their media advisory’s release, the authorities signaled that they were treating these occurrences with the utmost seriousness and swiftly responding to ensure the community’s safety.

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