City of Santa Monica, CA
09/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2025 17:49
BB Gun Recovered; Suspect in Custody Near Santa Monica High School
September 29, 2025 4:11 PM
Santa Monica, CA - This afternoon at approximately 3:20 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a report of a man believed to be armed near Santa Monica High School. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while officers investigated.
The individual was promptly located, and the weapon was determined to be a BB gun. The suspect is in custody. The lockdown has since been lifted, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
SMPD thanks the community members who reported this incident and reminds everyone: if you see something, say something. Community reports play an important role in keeping Santa Monica safe.
No additional information is available at this time.
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Lewis Gilmour Lieutenant [email protected]
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