That is near the intersection of Worthing Lane and Bruin Drive. Orchestra Conductor Ben Scharf I went to the 2nd floor, and I noticed I brought my gym bag with me instead of my laptop bag. Whatever trigger this, it wasn't Shareef. Authorities have identified the nine victims killed in Wednesdays shooting as: The suspected gunman, Samuel James Cassidy, 57, died at the scene of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Santa Clara County authorities. The conversations lasted roughly for a week and it was enough for law enforcement to get involved, said Frantom, now 24. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Looking back on what he went through, he said he feels lucky., I made it out and it could have been so much worse for me, Frantom said. -Smith called Allman a "disgruntled employee.". All were shocked to hear he is a suspect in a mass shooting. And then I noticed the guy had fled. CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) The search for a disgruntled employee accused of killing three co-workers and injuring six others at a Northern California limestone quarry brought SWAT teams in armored vehicles to the normally quiet streets of Silicon Valley on Wednesday. There was a bullet hole in the jacket, it was on the lower right side of her body. Rudometkin, 40, was an overhead line worker for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. The campus was locked down Thursday afternoon after reports of shots fired, but it turned out to be a car exhaust backfiring. The Fremont Union High School District serves nearly 10,000 students across five comprehensive high schools - Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista. Cupertino Union Schools District (elementary and middle) schools are open and students are kept under shelter. Gunman faced disciplinary hearing for racial comments made to co-workers before mass shooting, sources say. We value your partnership in helping to maintain a safe and supportive learning environmentfor our students and we thank you for your continued support. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) In the days following a double shooting at Heritage High School in Newport News, there has been a significant increase in threats and rumors of threats to local Hampton . It is an important reminder to everyone in our school community that if you see or hear something, say something, Bove said. Over the past couple of days, we have been made aware of social media posts circulating inthe community regarding threats to our schools, as well as to schools in our neighboringcities. Allman became upset and left the meeting then returned with a handgun and rifle and started shooting people, Santa Clara County sheriff's Lt. Rick Sung said. When incidents such as the shooting at Heritage occur, it is common for there to be an uptick in reports and rumors of threats to school communities. It is important to note that Chesapeake Public Schools willprosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, anyone connected with making threats regardingthe safety of our schools. In 2001, Katie was 14 years old when she and three friends turned in three boys they had been friends with because they suspected them of plotting an attack on their Colorado school. Norfolk Police and Norfolk Public Schools want to assure the community that all threats or social media posts of a threatening nature that are made towards Norfolk Public School staff and/or students will be thoroughly investigated. He was a single parent so we had a lot in common. CUPERTINO, CA Cupertino High School was locked down Thursday afternoon on a report of a shots fired call that was later determined to be a car exhaust backfiring, according to the Santa. He was killed Wednesday morning when authorities say a VTA worker opened fired on his colleagues at the light rail yard on West Younger Ave. Santa Cruz Mayor Donna Meyers shared condolences with Rudometkins family on behalf of the city in a statement she provided to Lookout, calling the shooting a violent and horrible tragedy., He set his house on fire then killed 9 co-workers. Please talk with your child about their decision making and about the real and very serious consequences that come from making or sharing these kinds of posts. CUPERTINO A student brought a gun to Homestead High School on Tuesday, resulting in an arrest and further police presence around the school, according to authorities and school officials. Gratitude in both success and failure will lead to more fulfillment during this time. February 24, 2023 at 12:39 p.m. Although the threat was not substantiated, the Hampton Police Division increased officer presence at all schools throughout the day to ensure the safety of all students and staff. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said an investigation determined that the noise turned out to be the sound of a vehicle engine backfiring and that no crime was committed. Contact info . 10100 Finch Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 P 408-366-7300 F 408-255-8466 Fremont High School Bryan Emmert, Principal. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody', Black ice causes problematic commute for North Bay drivers. Then after he punched her, I tried to hide, was trying to get in the car and go help Terumi, but then when I was hiding, I heard two shots. Stay in touch. CUPERTINO A student brought a gun to Homestead High School on Tuesday, resulting in an arrest and further police presence around the school, according to authorities and school officials.. When I went back there the guy wasn't there anymore. CLAIRE WEINRAUB, EMILY WHIPP, LAUREN EFFRON and CHRISTINA NG. P 408-864-8589, Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church Choir & The new bell schedule is for all five FUHSD high school campuses and can be viewed below. She was shot on the right side, because I saw when I approached her -- she was still kind of shocked. He was pretty funny. In speaking about our middle school threats specifically, the same image was used with a different school name added before it was shared and posted today. VIDEO: Cupertino High School cleared, searched after threatening phone call EMBED <> More Videos A student who was on campus at the time shot video of students running after being told to evacuate. He called a third time to say he was coming out of hiding. Man charged with molesting child of Cain Velasquez will go to trial, judge rules Photo from the City of Cupertino web site. Crime and Public Safety | The Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office said it responded to a report of a student with a gun at Homestead on Tuesday at about 10:45 a.m. An unserialized, semi-automatic firearm was recovered from a student, who was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, authorities said. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Some might have seen images going around on social media showing firearms, these photos have been traced to Menifee, California. 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Today, due to rumors about threats in the division and subsequent misinformation, one of our elementary schools had a group of parents come to pick up their child because they read their school was on lockdown. Parents, we need your help. This allows the school and police to respond more efficiently to safety concerns. Reception following, Director AndrewAron As a result of the shooting, Western Branch High School, Western Branch Middle School, Western Branch Primary School and Western Branch Intermediate School were on a temporary lockdown. Law enforcement will be on Homestead campus to ensure that all students and staff feel comfortable returning to school, Bove said, adding that the schools mental health resources are also available to staff and students. During a level one lockdown instruction continues and faculty and students stay inside the building. Lisa Ignacio of the superintendents office of the Sunnyvale School District says schools are NOT under lockdown. Nick Ibarra is the Education and General Assignment Correspondent for Lookout Santa Cruz. Respectfully,Jared Cotton, Ed.D., Superintendent. So I was already with 911, and I mentioned two shots were fired. San Jose firefighter claims sexual abuse, racism, swastikas drove her out Here's raw video of the sheriff's press conference, from KGO: Johnnie Gray, founder of the East Palo Boxing Club has known Allman for the past 10 years. The San Jose Mercury News is live-blogging the story, providing frequent updates. Homestead High School hasreturned for in-person instruction for the fall 2021 semester, according to Greg Giglio, principal of the school. Cheryl Newman-Tarwater with the departments Community College Bureau said her unit has 37 ongoing investigations into school attacks, and said a community has to work together to prevent these attacks from happening. Also, the Sheriffs Office has identified the person responsible for the threat today. Santa Cruz resident Michael Rudometkin, bottom row, second from right, was among nine victims killed in a mass shooting Wednesday at a VTA yard in San Jose. But maybe its just that one peek into what could be the next Columbine.. This is not the Shareef we knew, at all. Russell Frantom was just 16 years old when he began talking online about a plan. Paulette Conner said she saw police as they approached Allman's daughter earlier this morning. However, both threats proved to be false. The man says, "Yes I'm a minerI drive heavy equipment, I've been doing that for 13 years now. ", Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church If a child hears something concerning, they should report it immediately to police or an adult and not perpetuate the rumor through social media or gossip. Shareef Allman, an employee of the Lehigh Southwest Cement Permanente plant in Cupertino ,opened fire at a meeting early this morning, killing three people and wounding six. The robbery occurred late Wednesday morning at San Jose Camera, located at 1600 S. Winchester Blvd., police said. Students of Cupertino High School returned to class Wednesday after a "threatening robo call" prompted an emergency evacuation Tuesday afternoon. Homestead High School was ranked 35th. I've known Shareef over the past 27 years. After approximately twenty-five minutes, the police gave us an all-clear, the lockdown was lifted, and we resumed our school day. 575 W. Fremont Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 P 408-522-2400 F 408-522-2468. They are shooting at Norcom. Please know that we take these threats seriously and we are investigating them. All students must reside full-time within Fremont Union High School District boundaries to attend high school in the District. Shareef Allman's 1999 Mercury 2-door hatchback was found in the middle of the Pho Little Saigon restaurant, 555 Homestead Road, near the perimeter where police are conducting the search. Thats the lesson that Ive learned, and thats why I am in a way grateful for the route that Ive gone down.. I saw him a couple months ago down at the San Jose Jazz Festival. Update 2:50 p.m. The campus increased security presence and offered . He was smiling. Factory Where Alleged Gunman Worked Has Long History of Safety Violations. There is understandably a heightened concern for your childs safety. There are very serious consequences for students whoparticipate in this behavior and these consequences can negatively impact childrens liveswell into their future. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Biden announces aggressive new, Newsfeed Now: Biden to launch new plan against COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Health experts concerned about COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Pres. 4:51. Theres always a way out. The Hampton Police Division released the following statement on Thursday: The safety of students and staff is always the primary focus, and Hampton City Schools has systems in place to maintain a safe school environment. I was kind of skeptical, why is he asking? Monta Vista High School is closed and students are asked to stay at home. Police say he shot. I think that I set myself up to be caught in the first place. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In saying I am pleading and praying he will surrender and let the Lord be his attorney and guide in this terrible situation. 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Crime and Public Safety | Cupertino High School Commitment to Excellence and Equity We believe all students can achieve at high levels and we hire and support staff who are committed to continuous improvement of their practice to ensure that students do so. Neighbors said they never saw him do anything violent. Here's the location on a map: Contact Information Mailing address: Cupertino High School 10100 Finch Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014-3411 Newsfeed Now: Biden unveils $1.75 trillion spending, Newsfeed Now: Democrats push to wrap up negotiations, Newsfeed Now: FDA panel backs Pfizers low-dose COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Industry peers angry over deadly movie, Newsfeed Now: Infrastructure Bill drawing toward, Newsfeed Now: FBI IDs remains of Brian Laundrie;, Newsfeed Now: FBI finds remains at Florida reserve, Newsfeed Now: School official under fire for Holocaust, Newsfeed Now: Gabby Petitos family wants vengeance, Newsfeed Now: Family says Gen. 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