Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Lakeside High School Investigates Report of Potential School Threat
On Friday afternoon, Lakeside High School in Lake Elsinore was put on lockdown because of a possible threat.
The Sheriff's Department received a call about a possible assault with a weapon at the school.
Police searched the school to make sure everyone was safe.
They checked classrooms and other areas, but they didn’t find any evidence of a shooting or anyone hurt.
The school sent a message to families to let them know about the situation and told parents not to rush to the school.
This wasn't the first time the school has had a false alarm about a threat.
Lakeside High School was placed on lockdown following a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Deputies searched the campus but found no suspect, victims, or evidence of a shooting.
The initial call came in around 3:40 p.m., prompting a campus-wide search.
School officials notified families of the lockdown via ParentSquare, urging them not to come to the school.
The incident is under investigation, and officials are considering the possibility of a false alarm.
- Who
- Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded.
- What
- A report of an assault with a deadly weapon at Lakeside High School.
- When
- Friday around 3:40 p.m.
- Where
- Lakeside High School in Lake Elsinore, California.
- Why
- The response was triggered by a report of a potential threat.
- School
- Lakeside High School
- Location
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Date of Incident
- Friday
- Time of initial call
- Around 3:40 p.m.
- Nature of Initial Report
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Findings
- No evidence of shooting or victims found