Unfounded Threats at Two Gilroy Schools 
On October 13, 2022 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Gilroy Police School Resource Officers were informed of a possible bomb threat that had been circulated through electronic messaging at Gilroy High School. The threat was not specific to the school or exact location.
A search of the school was conducted with the assistance of a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s explosive detection K9. No explosive devices were located, and the incident was determined to be a hoax.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., Gilroy Police School Resource Officers were informed of another possible bomb threat at Christopher High School. A similar message had been circulated through electronic messaging at Gilroy High School. Again, the threat was not specific to the school or exact location.
A search of Christopher High School was conducted with the assistance of a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s explosive detection K9. No explosive devices were located, and the incident was also determined to be a hoax.
These criminal incidents are being actively investigated by the Gilroy Police Department. If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact Officer Dustin Odell at (408) 846-0403, or Officer Andrew Lopez at (408) 846-0324.
The Gilroy Unified School District notified student’s families of both incidents.
Parties wishing to remain anonymous my call our Tip Line at (408) 846-0330.
For media inquiries, please call (408) 846-0347.
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350
