9:57 am

To: Campus community
From: Public Affairs and Publications

Las Plumas High School in Oroville has locked down the campus this morning because reportedly a unidentified person has baracaded him/herself in the bandroom or a room near the bandroom. Media are reporting that the suspect has released two hostages and still is holding three others. Law enforcement is on the scene and Butte County Sheriff's Department officers are negotiating with the suspect, who has reportedly sent out a ransom note. University Police Department has sent two officers to the school as mutual aid to be of assistance. One shot was reported fired but there is no report of injuries. Authorities are asking people to not come to the scene. We will pass along new information as soon as it is available.