Police Make Arrest at a Visalia High School Following Nearby Car Wreck

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 months ago on

October 16, 2024

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.

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.

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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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.