A firearm allegedly brought by a 13-year-old student discharged inside a classroom at Westside Global Awareness Magnet School in Marina del Rey on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., prompting a brief lockdown. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the gun may have accidentally discharged from inside the student’s backpack. The student fled the campus immediately after the incident, and school officials, along with the Los Angeles School Police Department, are actively searching for him.
In a message to parents, the Los Angeles Unified School District assured that “students and staff are safe” and that there is “no imminent threat to any student.” The lockdown was lifted after officers conducted a thorough sweep of the campus. Yahoo News reported that counseling services and additional patrols will be provided for the rest of the week.
A Zoom meeting was held to inform parents about the incident, during which concerns were raised about the lack of backpack searches at the school. Brittany Williamson, a parent, expressed her frustration, stating, “Even though no one got hurt, there should be more safety precautions.” The school is considering implementing additional security measures in response to these concerns.
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