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2 detained after replica gun found at West Valley College

By KTVU Staff
Updated  March 13, 2023 4:32pm PDT
Saratoga
KTVU FOX 2

Two detained after found with replica gun at Saratoga college

A lockdown was lifted at a Saratoga community college Monday afternoon after two people with a replica firearm were detained, authorities said.

SARATOGA, Calif. - Two people were detained at a community college in Saratoga Monday afternoon after authorities found a replica gun.

West Valley College was put on lockdown around 11:14 a.m. after an employee reported seeing a man carrying a long rifle on campus, according to officials.

They said the alleged armed intruder was linked to a red Cadillac parked in Lot 1.

Police searching for man reportedly armed with rifle at West Valley College

Authorities are searching for a white man who was reportedly seen carrying a rifle at West Valley College.

Law enforcement officers canvassed the campus for two hours in search of the alleged threat before they deemed the college safe.

One of the people detained was carrying an airsoft BB gun that resembled a rifle.

Authorities said no threats were made. There were no injuries.

Classes at West Valley College were canceled for the remainder of the day.