Third lockdown at Skyline High this school year

"For the third time this school year, students at Oakland's Skyline High School were put into a "secure school protocol" this afternoon. Parents received a notice at 1:57 p.m. of a medical emergency that involved teachers and students being put into the secure protocol, where they are not allowed to leave the classroom they're in. A message sent at 2:07 p.m. said, "The lockdown is lifted and we will be dismissing students at the gate.""

"Multiple emergency vehicles responded to the scene, and The East Bay Times reported that one student had been shot by another, citing "authorities."Michael Hunt, a spokesperson for the Oakland Fire Department, declined to comment to The Oaklandside, referring us to OUSD and to OPD.Spokespeople for OUSD and the OPD have not yet responded to queries, but OPD is expected to address the public shortly."

"Skyline has had a spate of violent incidents in the last few years, including a stabbing that injured a student in 2022, a shooting in 2023 with no apparent victims, and a shooting after graduation in 2024 that injured three people. Two weeks ago, the campus was locked down after what turned out to be a false report of a student with a weapon on campus."

Students at Oakland's Skyline High School were placed into secure school protocol for the third time this school year after a reported medical emergency prompted teachers and students to remain in classrooms. A 2:07 p.m. message stated that the lockdown was lifted and students would be dismissed at the gate. Rumors circulated from a Citizen app post alleging a shooting or stabbing; multiple emergency vehicles responded. One outlet reported that one student had been shot. A fire department spokesperson declined to comment and referred inquiries to OUSD and OPD, which have not yet issued statements. The campus experienced previous violent incidents and recent false weapon reports, and officials have indicated further updates are expected.

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