Two Victims Shot Near South L.A. Schools Prompting Campus Lockdowns

The Los Angeles School Police Dept. confirmed two people were wounded after shootings near Santee High School and Maple Primary Center.

LASPD and LAPD responded to the first shooting around 2 p.m., treating one of the victims outside of near Santee High.

Around 30 minutes later, LASPD responded to the second shooting which occurred down the street, closer to Maple Primary Center.

Both schools were locked down until police secured the perimeter and both victims were taken to a local hospital.

Shooting Update: Both Santee HS and Maple Primary Center have been taken off of lockdown. #LASPD will remain on scene conducting an investigation. 2 gunshot victims have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

— LA School Police (@LASchoolPolice) September 2, 2021

The shooting suspect was described as a male Hispanic with dark blue clothing.

Police said they will remain on-scene while conducting their investigation.

No further details have been provided as of this writing.

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