San Diego Zoo Threat Report Investigated and Found to Be Unfounded
Police searched the grounds, reviewed surveillance and kept a visible force to reassure visitors after investigators found no evidence of a shooting.
Overview
- The San Diego Police Department received a call about a possible threat to the San Diego Zoo at about 1:10 p.m. Sunday.
- Units already assigned to the zoo responded alongside additional officers to secure the site and begin an immediate investigation.
- Officers searched the zoo and reviewed surveillance footage and found no signs of a shooting or any suspect.
- The department and zoo said the report was determined to be a hoax and that police will maintain a continual visible presence to help reassure guests.
- Officials thanked the public for vigilance and noted that online reports can trigger rapid police responses even when details are unclear, leaving the original motive for the call unresolved.