A social media threat apparently made by someone in Texas that targeted a school identified only as "RHS" led to the closure Friday of a Southern California high school.
Rosemead High School was closed as a precaution, but investigators have determined that there is no threat to the school east of Los Angeles.
The threat circulated on social media and was seen by some students in Rosemead, Sgt. Richard Lewis, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Temple Station, told City News Service. Sheriff's detectives investigated and contacted officials in Texas, Lewis said.
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"There is no threat against Rosemead High School," Lewis said.
Lewis said detectives believe the threat, worded as "RHS shooting 5-27-22,'' originated in Raymondville, Texas, and was made by a student who was taken into custody there. It was unclear when the threat was first posted, Lewis said, adding that the investigation is continuing.
Other schools also took precautions related to the 'RHS' threat, including campuses in Santa Barbara County, the Bay Area and other parts of the country.
The El Monte Union High School District issued a statement.
"In working with the LASD, the District was informed that the threat originated in Raymondville, Texas and that it was confirmed that the threat was not directed
at Rosemead High School," the school district said in a statement. "The LASD confirmed that today’s incident was not a credible threat to our school community.
"The safety and well-being of our students in El Monte Union is the highest priority of our District. In support of this commitment, El Monte Union has a variety of safety measures in place on our campuses to help ensure that our students and staff always remain secure."
A message sent to the Rosemead campus community on Friday about the closure.
