‘Active shooter’ call that triggered lockdown at private Brentwood school appears to be a hoax: LAPD

BRENTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A private school in Brentwood went on lockdown due to an apparent swatting call on Monday afternoon, causing a scare for parents and students.

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The Los Angeles Police Department said it recieved a call about a supposed active shooter around 1 p.m. at Milken Community School on Zeldins Way.

However, when police arrived, no threat was found, according to LAPD. The scare triggered a large law enforcement response at the school and a lockdown for students.

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LAPD says the incident appears to be a swatting call, which is when a caller reports a fake emergency to 911. The investigation is ongoing.

According to its website, Milken Community School is a private Jewish middle and high school.

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