Valley High School Lockdown Investigations – Police are investigating a report of possible weapon on campus at the Valley High School in Santa Ana, California Monday. Police were called to the school campus located in the area of 1801 S Greenville St, Santa Ana, CA., after a port of a subject possible armed with a weapon. Law enforcement agencies arrived the located and placed the school on immediate lockdown. Parents have been urged to avoid the school area as officers continue to investigate the claims at this time.
In an email, the school affirmed that there is no known threat at this time, and that officers are continuing to sweep the campus for any possible weapon. The school also announced that the ongoing incident will affect the school closing time.
Dear Valley High School Community,
Please be advised that the Valley High School campus has been placed on lockdown while police conduct an investigations at the school. At this point, there is no indication of an active threat to the students or staff safety. However, at an abundance of caution, police is conducting a safety sweep of the entire campus. Also be advised that the current bell and dismissal schedule is been affected. Please do not come to the campus until the lockdown has been lifted in order to ensure police can conduct their investigation as effectively as possible. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Thank you.Santa Ana Valley High School
Also Read: A member of the gang has been arrested for attempted murder.
The City of Merced On April 7, 2023, members of the Gang Violence Suppression Unit of the Merced Police Department made an arrest of a male suspect who was wanted for attempted homicide. Officers from the Merced Police Department were called to the scene of a shooting that took place on April 1, 2023 around 1:11 AM. The incident took place at the intersection of East Yosemite Parkway and Glen Avenue. In the 700 block of Motel Drive, the officers spotted a victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. In addition, the officers discovered the victim’s vehicle, which had what seemed to be multiple bullet holes.
The person was sent to a hospital in the Modesto region, where they remained in stable condition after being treated there. As the investigation progressed, the detectives discovered a number of locations that included security camera recordings. The video monitoring allowed law enforcement agents who deal with gangs to determine that there were other suspects involved in the shooting. Steven Vasquez, age 34, a well-known member of the gang, was determined to be one of these individuals. Vasquez was located by gang officers from the Merced Police Department on April 7, 2023, on the 300 block of South Parsons Avenue.
An arrest warrant had already been issued for Vasquez. On his warrant for Attempted Homicide, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, and gang enhancements, Vasquez was apprehended and booked into the Merced County Jail after being charged on those charges. Case Number: 23-16539 from the Merced Police Department Officer Justin Saldivar can be reached by phone at (209) 388-7735 or via email at [email protected]. The Merced Police Department is requesting that anybody who may have any information regarding this crime contact him. Other ways to get in touch with us or report criminal activity include the following: In the event of an emergency, dial or text 911.
Call the Anonymous Tip Line at (209) 385-6912 for non-urgent matters. For non-urgent concerns, please contact Anonymous Tips at (209) 385-4725.
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