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Fight between parents in front of West Sacramento high school prompts lockdown

Police investigating cause of brawl in River City High School parking lot involving parents
Police investigating cause of brawl in River City High School parking lot involving parents 00:17

WEST SACRAMENTO — An investigation is underway after a group of parents got into a fight in the River City High School parking lot, prompting the school to go on lockdown. 

School officials say the incident happened Monday in the front parking lot at the school.

Exactly what led up to the fight is unclear, but the situation prompted River City High to go on a temporary lockdown. Campus security officers and administrators responded immediately and West Sacramento police were called. 

In a statement, the school urged parents to contribute to a positive culture at the campus. 

Dear RCHS Families and Staff, We want to inform you of a fight involving a select group of parents today at the front...

Posted by River City High School on Monday, November 14, 2022

"Parents, please remember that school safety is a shared responsibility," River City High officials stated. 

The school says any disciplinary action is pending a thorough investigation of the incident. 

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