Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Diamond Elementary School in Santa Ana on Wednesday, February 4, following reports of a death on the school’s campus, authorities confirmed.
Police vehicles were seen at Diamond Elementary School, located at 1450 S. Center Street, as officers secured the area and began investigating the incident. Due to the situation, the elementary school and at least one nearby campus were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Valley High School, located nearby, notified parents of its lockdown status in a message sent home, stating: “Our school is currently on lockdown due to an incident at Diamond Elementary. All students and staff are safe and are awaiting clearance to lift the lockdown. We are not able to release students at the moment.”
Officials have not released details about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities emphasized that the lockdowns were implemented out of an abundance of caution while police conducted their investigation.
Parents and community members were urged to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to continue their work without disruption. No injuries to students or staff have been reported at this time.
