A suspect fleeing a nearby traffic accident caused a lockdown at Mineral King School, but no active shooter was found, and all students were reported safe. (Facebook/Visalia PD)
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A report of a potential shooter led to a lockdown at Mineral King School on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities confirmed there was no active threat, the Visalia Police Department reported.
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Officers responded around 3:10 p.m. following reports of a shooter on campus.
They later determined that a suspect from a nearby traffic accident had fled the scene and entered the school grounds, prompting the lockdown.
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All students have been accounted for, and there were no injuries, authorities said.
The individual involved was taken into custody without incident.
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