No active threat at Saratoga's West Valley College after report of armed intruder, authorities say

The school said two suspects were detained

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
No active threat at South Bay college after report of armed intruder
West Valley College in Saratoga has lifted a lockdown on Monday after a report of an armed intruder on campus

SARATOGA, Calif. (KGO) -- Police have lifted a lockdown on Monday after a report of an armed intruder on campus at West Valley College in Saratoga.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office tells ABC7 News that officers searched the campus and confirmed that there's no active threat.

The school tweeted two suspects were detained.

The school was on lockdown for more than two hours after the college sent out alerts shortly after 11 a.m.

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The note on the school's website said police checked on a report of a male seen with a long rifle and associated with a red Cadillac in the parking lot.

All classes were cancelled for the day, school officials said.

Bay City News contributed to this report

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