November 21, 2024

Second alleged student in possession of firearm in 48 hours at Redondo Union sends shockwaves through the community

Email shared by assistant Vice Principle on December 5.

Amelia Ward

Opinion Editor

Following the arrest of a 15-year-old sophomore on Tuesday, December 4, for possessing a firearm at school, Redondo Union faced another concerning situation in just 48 hours. On December 5th, around 9:15 AM, the school received an anonymous tip about a student possibly hiding a weapon on campus.

In an email circulated by Molly Lower, Assistant Principal at Redondo Union, reassurance was given that there wasn’t a credible threat. However, as a precaution, authorities initiated a safety sweep, prompting a campus lockdown.

Despite the email’s statement, students at RUHS shared photos on Snapchat alleging a second arrest on Tuesday, December 5. These claims remain unverified. However, the unsettling events in such a short span led students to caution their peers. There were warnings about a possible shooting on Wednesday, accompanied by the hashtag #stayinhometmrw, which circulated among students, prompting reposts among students.

Photo shared on a student’s story documenting the alleged second arrest on December 5.

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