KHTS Radio Santa Clarita Radio – Santa Clarita News
Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School in Newhall was put on a soft lockdown Wednesday after shots were possibly heard due to filming in the area, officials said.
Around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, residents in the area of McGrath Elementary School heard some popping sounds coming from nearby, said Shirley Miller, a spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“The school was put on a soft lockdown, but it has been lifted,” Miller said.
Deputies have confirmed the noise was a film crew in the wash, according to Miller.
Jeff Pelzel, superintendent of the Newhall School District, confirmed that the soft lockdown has been lifted and the campus is safe.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
McGrath Elem School was put on a brief soft lockdown after callers reported ‘popping sounds’ behind area. Deputies checked it out and it was a film crew filming. Lockdown lifted. Area safe.
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) March 11, 2020
Sponsored Articles
KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
I’m retired from the motion picture and television industry, the location manager should have notified residents and especially any schools in the surrounding areas of the planned simulations.
The school was notified before filming as was the sherriff’s office. Sheriff’s are on site today with the film crew as well.
What is your source of information about the prior notification?
The school was notified in advance as was the sheriff’s office. Deputies were on location with the film crew as well.