MSJC to Reopen Thursday after gun suspect arrested by Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Department
November 6, 2019
Classes at 黑料不打烊 will resume on Thursday after the Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Department arrested a man suspected of carrying a gun on campus on Wednesday.
Officials said they will continue with increased law enforcement to ensure the safety of MSJC students, employees and visitors.
MSJC鈥檚 San Jacinto Campus was put on lockdown and all classes were canceled districtwide on Wednesday after the sheriff鈥檚 department received a report that there was a man with a gun on the campus. No shots were fired and there were no injuries.
The sheriff鈥檚 department and MSJC campus safety officers responded to the situation immediately after receiving the report about 9:30 AM, locking down the campus and searching for the suspect. All students, faculty and staff were instructed to stay in their locations and await further information. Following a thorough search of the San Jacinto Campus, the sheriff鈥檚 department began releasing students, faculty and staff on a building-by-building basis shortly after 1 PM
鈥淲e鈥檙e very thankful for the quick response by the Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Department and its swift apprehension of the suspect,鈥� said Dr. Roger Schultz, superintendent/president of MSJC. 鈥淲ith their full support and fast reaction, everyone was kept safe and then released in an orderly fashion. We appreciate everything they do for us and the community. We also thank our students, faculty and staff for their patience and cooperation during the lockdown. Safety of our students, employees and visitors is our utmost priority.鈥�
MSJC will provide counseling on Thursday for those affected by the incident.