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Suspect armed with weapon found in school bathroom, Cerritos CA

Weapons

Reported: 11/13/2025 09:56 AM

Near Shoemaker Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703

A suspect armed with a weapon was found hiding in a bathroom at Whitney High School near Shoemaker Avenue. Deputies responded and secured the scene. No further threats were reported.

Audio|Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff Dispatch 7 (Lomita) and Dispatch 12 (South LA)

02:17

Transcript:

00:00

To real units, coach response to the unit 417[1], near Shoemaker Avenue at Whitney High School.

00:08

Nell caller stated he's in the bathroom of the 417[1], tag is (number withheld).

00:11

Is there a unit in? One or less?

00:16

Enter your list.

00:21

233 Adam and 2 response code 3, 233 Adam.

00:28

231 and 2L3 respond code 3 131.

00:30

3 Adam and 231 have a code read of 417[1].

00:45

Will you as responding to that 417[1] call.

00:48

DP who's named Mill 16 is heading in the bathroom stall next to the principal office.

00:57

That's update on the 417[1].

00:59

DP is wearing orange and black pants.

01:09

30DM design center at 417[1].

01:14

2212. New traffic, you're covered in background, can't copy.

01:25

2.31 on each time row of 417[1].

01:32

Good 136 David, third on the one-loster spell and plate, (number withheld).

01:38

Should be returning on a 20-22 forward, 136 David.

01:53

Thank you. Confirm,

01:55

Traffic Cop, RealTrans, and Garfield.

02:02

Copy conducting a traffic stop, Rosecrans and Garfield.

02:11

2.30s, I'm going to be sent around the 417[1] on Schemaker.

02:15

Code 4[2], North Carolina, Southamaker.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

417: Person brandishing or displaying a weapon, typically a gun, in a threatening or dangerous manner.

[2]

Code 4: No further assistance needed; situation under control.

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Location mentioned:

Near Shoemaker Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703

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Comments ⸱ 1

I wonder if this has to do with having a half way house right next door to the school. Scary!

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