Detectives Investigating a Sexual Assault Report Involving High School Students NR21304bb

West L.A.: Detectives assigned to Operations West Bureau Special Assault Section (OWB/SAS) are investigating a reported sexual assault involving students at Hamilton High School, that was alleged to have occurred on Wednesday, October 20^th, 2021.

On Thursday, October 21st, the school’s administration, and LAUSD School Police, became aware of a video that was circulating on Social Media that depicted the reported incident.  LAUSD School Police notified LAPD West Los Angeles Division who responded, along with OWB/SAS Detectives, for the initial investigation.

There have not been any arrests made and the school is cooperating and assisting Detectives with the investigation, which is ongoing.  Additionally, no students have been suspended at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Operations West Bureau, Detective Hopkins at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact CrimeStoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.