A Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campus was placed under a hard lockdown Friday afternoon following what authorities have described as a major incident near the school grounds.

The situation began earlier in the day when the Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) responded to reports of an incident at one of the district’s campuses. As a precaution, school officials ordered a hard lockdown — meaning that all students and staff were required to shelter in place, and no one was permitted to enter or leave the premises.

According to witnesses, law enforcement officers and emergency vehicles were seen surrounding the area shortly after noon. The specific nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed by police, but officials have urged the public to avoid the area until further notice.

Outside the campus gates, worried parents have gathered, anxiously waiting for updates. Many expressed frustration and fear as they remain unable to contact their children due to the school’s strict policy banning cell phone use during school hours.

> “We just want to know our kids are safe,” said one concerned mother waiting outside the campus. “No one is telling us anything, and we can’t reach our children because they’re not allowed to have their phones.”

The Los Angeles School Police Department has stated that officers are actively investigating the situation and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

As of this afternoon, there have been no official reports of injuries, though details remain limited. District officials have not yet released a statement, but several parents told reporters that they received brief notifications from the school indicating that the campus was on lockdown “due to police activity in the area.”

Community members are advised to stay clear of the campus and await verified updates from law enforcement or the district.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.