Mt. Carmel High School Lockdown Declared Unfounded
Police investigated a lockdown at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego triggered by a 9-1-1 call reporting an armed person on campus. After searching the school, officers determined the report was unfounded and the campus was safe. Nearby schools…
San Diego, CA, August 24, 2026 —
A lockdown at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego, initiated by a 9-1-1 call alleging an armed person on campus, was determined to be unfounded by law enforcement. Following the report, police responded and conducted a thorough search of the school grounds.
After their investigation, officers concluded that the campus posed no threat and that the initial report was not substantiated. The school was subsequently cleared, and students and staff were no longer in immediate danger.
As a precautionary measure, several neighboring schools were also placed on a temporary secure campus status while the situation at Mt. Carmel High School was being assessed. This measure ensured the safety of students in surrounding educational institutions during the unfolding event.
The details regarding the individual who made the initial 9-1-1 call were not immediately available. The specific timeline of the event, from the initial call to the all-clear, was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by City News Service on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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