Fullerton High Schools on Lockdown Due to Bomb Threats

Fullerton Police Department confirmed they received separate bomb threats via phone calls, prompting immediate lockdowns at Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Union High School, and Troy High School. The police are thoroughly investigating the threats, but their credibility remains undetermined.

Nationally, bomb threats are a recurring issue for schools. Data from the U.S. Bomb Data Center indicates over 1,100 threats were made against schools and universities in 2023. California schools have also faced multiple bomb threats and explosive device incidents, particularly following the Columbine attack in 1999. These threats lead to lockdowns, evacuations, and considerable strain on law enforcement and school resources, contributing to community anxiety.

In California, individuals making bomb threats face serious criminal penalties under various laws, including Penal Code § 422 (Criminal Threats), SB 19 (2025) (Threats Against Schools), and Penal Code § 148.1 (False Bomb Threats). Penalties range from county jail time to state prison sentences and significant fines. Students also face suspension or expulsion under Education Code § 48900.7 for making terroristic threats.

Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Union High School, and Troy High School in Fullerton, California.

They are investigating the bomb threats and have placed the schools on lockdown as a precaution.

Penalties can include jail time, prison sentences, fines, and school disciplinary actions such as suspension or expulsion.

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