Authorities were investigating whether social media posts warning of a possible shooting Tuesday at Taft High School in Woodland Hills posed a credible threat.
Officers were sent to the campus in the 5400 block of Winnetka Avenue at about 9 a.m. on a threat investigation, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The undisclosed threat involved social media posts, the LAPD reported. The school was not placed on lockdown, but students reportedly were advised to stay on campus for safety reasons. A line of parents formed outside the campus.
A Los Angeles Unified School District statement spokesperson told KTLA5 that the social media posts "raised concerns about the safety of campus," but there was no evidence of a credible threat.
In a statement, the LAUSD said: "We take the safety and security of our students and our campus very seriously. All statements that raise concerns about the safety of our campus are immediately and thoroughly investigated to ensure the safety of our students. The district will continue to evaluate their safety procedures to ensure the safety of the school community."
Some students told KTLA5 that they saw an Instagram post of "a guy with a gun" who issued a warning to students.
The investigation was being conducted by the LAPD and school police officers, and additional patrols were being provided in and around the campus.
The school was not placed on lockdown, police said. A line of parents formed outside the campus, according to report from the scene.
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