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UPDATE: BPD investigating threats made against Actis Junior High School, no credible threat discovered

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Posted at 2:25 PM, Apr 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-16 23:23:14-04

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — UPDATE April 16, 8:00 p.m.:

At this time the investigation into this incident has resulted in no credible evidence of a shooting threat being made.

The Bakersfield Police Department is committed to fully investigating such threats in an effort to ensure student and staff safety in local schools.

The investigation is ongoing.


The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating threats made on social media of a possible shooting at Actis Junior High School.

According to BPD, around 8:34 a.m. Friday, officers received reports of threats made against the junior high. Out of an abundance of caution, the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District placed the school on lockdown.

This is an ongoing investigation and no arrests have been made

BPD said it is working closely with the staff of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District to ensure the safety of students and staff.