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Gunfire Near Saugus Elementary: Suspect Arrested, No Injuries

3/5/2026

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Story summary

A man opened fire near an elementary school in Saugus, Southern California, on March 4, 2026.
Officers responded around 9:15 a.m. to reports of a breakdown.
The suspect fired at an unoccupied vehicle, prompting nearby schools to lockdown and residents to evacuate.
A SWAT team established a perimeter.
The suspect is arrested on felony negligent discharge of a firearm near a school, no injuries were reported, and identity remains unknown.

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Story summary

A man opened fire near an elementary school in Saugus, Southern California, on March 4, 2026.
Officers responded around 9:15 a.m. to reports of a breakdown.
The suspect fired at an unoccupied vehicle, prompting nearby schools to lockdown and residents to evacuate.
A SWAT team established a perimeter.
The suspect is arrested on felony negligent discharge of a firearm near a school, no injuries were reported, and identity remains unknown.