Crime & Safety
Southwestern College Lockdown Lifted: UPDATE
The Chula Vista campus had been placed on lockdown Monday due to a reported sighting of a possibly armed man, campus officials say.
Updated at 2:15 p.m. Monday:
CHULA VISTA, CA – Southwestern College in Chula Vista was briefly placed on lockdown Monday due to a reported sighting of a possibly armed man, campus officials said.
According to a social media post by the campus, an armed subject believed to be a Bontia Vista High student was spotted on campus. Chula Vista police worked with campus police to search the area for the suspect, but by 2:15 p.m., police lifted the lockdown, believing the man had left the site.
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Police searched for a tall black or hispanic male last seen wearing a black shirt, jeans and a Dodgers jacket, according to officials on Twitter. If you see someone matching this description, contact campus police at 619-216-6691 or 911.
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If anyone sees a tall black or hispanic male last seen wearing black shirt, jeans with Dodgers jacket, contact Campus Police 216-6691 or 911
— Southwestern College (@swc_news) June 19, 2017
College police is working with Chula Vista PD to locate the subject. The college will shelter in place until campus police gives the clear.
— Southwestern College (@swc_news) June 19, 2017
Emergency notification: A armed subject believed to be a Bontia Vista High student has been spotted on the Southwestern College campus.
— Southwestern College (@swc_news) June 19, 2017
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