Don antonio lugo high school shooting: chino police department investigates threat, school under mandatory lockdown
a threat against don antonio lugo high school in chino, california has prompted the chino police department to place the school under mandatory lockdown. the lockdown was initiated as a precautionary measure after an online article claimed that a shooting occurred on november 8, 2024. however, the chino police department has not confirmed the existence of the threat.
out of caution, chino high and don lugo have been placed under lockdown, with a heavy police presence at don lugo high. other district schools are currently under shelter orders until the issue is fully resolved.
the chino police department’s dispatch center is currently experiencing a high volume of calls, and the public is advised not to contact them for information. updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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earlier today, the chino police department instructed don lugo high school to lock down at 1:55 p.m. due to activity south of the school. the lockdown was lifted at 2:07 p.m. principal dr. cabrera promptly notified parents through phone calls, texts, and emails.
in a separate incident, a potential shooting was reported at t.j. maxx, located at 4040 grand ave. in the chino spectrum marketplace. however, chino police department sergeant franklin confirmed that “there was no weapon or shooting.”
an off-duty officer pursued a male suspect after a woman’s pocketbook was stolen inside t.j. maxx. the suspect was later approached by police at a nearby eatery, allegedly the waba grill, and taken into custody.
the chino police department is continuing to investigate the threat against don antonio lugo high school and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
