Update: FC lifts lockdown, Fullerton PD confirms suspect carrying water guns off-campus

Both Fullerton College and Fullerton High School campuses have called off their lockdowns after the Fullerton Police Department confirmed that a student was only carrying water guns in his vehicle.

Dylan Arreola, Editor-in-Chief

March 28, 2025

Fullerton College has called off its campus-wide lock down after to an alleged shooter threat at Fullerton Joint Union High School.

FC was alerted by the Fullerton Police Department who, stating in an Instagram post on Friday Morning updating the incident, said one of their school resource officers was alerted of a male seen in a vehicle on Pomona Avenue across the street from the school who might have grabbed a gun. Fullerton Joint Union High School was subsequently placed on lockdown.

“After further examination, it was determined that the student had two water guns in his vehicle, which were never brought onto the campus,” The Fullerton Police Department stated in a post on Instagram.

The lockdown on both campuses has since been lifted.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Dylan Arreola, Editor-in-Chief

Dylan Arreola is the Editor-in-Chief of The Hornet Newspaper and has been on The Hornet for three semesters. He is a three-time award winning journalist, receiving recognition from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) for Online Photo Essay and his contribution for Multimedia Journalism Package, as well as recognition from California College Media Association (CCMA) for Best News Series. During Dylan’s time as Editor-in-Chief, The Hornet earned its second consecutive ACP Online Pacemaker Award, which has been referred to as the “Pulitzer of college media.” Additionally, The Hornet received recognition from JACC for “General Excellence: Online News Site.” His goal in journalism is to become an international correspondent reporting on stories and issues around the world. When Dylan is not working, you can find him rock climbing or playing with his cat, Richard Parker.