Estudiantes de primaria en Modesto reubicados tras asalto mortal cerca del campus

Students at Orville Wright Elementary School in Modesto were relocated to La Loma Junior High School on Thursday as police investigate a deadly assault that occurred near the campus. The Modesto Police Department reported that officers responded to the area of Monterey Avenue and Thrasher Avenue, where they found a victim of an assault who later died.

A heavy police presence, including at least one armored vehicle, was observed near Larkin Avenue and Thrasher Avenue. In a message to parents, the school's principal stated that the police department placed the school on lockdown as a precaution.

Subsequently, students and staff were safely transported by buses to La Loma Junior High School. The principal confirmed that all students and staff are safe and secure.

Staff is coordinating a reunification process, and all parents and guardians are instructed to report to La Loma Junior High to pick up their student. A valid photo ID is required.

Families can enter the junior high school through the bus turnaround on North Conejo Avenue near the gym. This is a developing story; check back for updates.