Rialto High School Locked Down Due to Shooting Threat Reports, One Person Detained

Rialto High School Lockdown Lifted: No Shooter Found After Threat

Shooting Threat Puts Rialto High School on Lockdown

Rialto High School in San Bernardino was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon following a reported shooting threat. The San Bernardino Police Department, the primary agency managing the situation, received initial alerts about an active shooting threat at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Swift Response from Law Enforcement

Responding officers quickly moved to secure the premises, thoroughly searching the school buildings. No shooter or weapons were discovered during the sweep, and the situation was declared safe by 2:21 p.m.

Person of Interest Detained

Authorities did detain one individual deemed a person of interest related to the alleged threats. However, specifics regarding arrests or further details have not been disclosed. As this story unfolds, El-Balad will continue to provide updates.

About the Reporter

El-Balad’s Austin Turner, a dedicated web producer, is reporting on this developing story. An Inland Empire native, Austin holds a journalism degree from San Jose State University. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he gained experience at various notable media outlets, including KTLA and the San Jose Mercury News.