LONG BEACH , NY – On May 15, 2025, Long Beach High School in Nassau County, was placed under a lockout following a reported threat from a 15-year-old student who allegedly claimed to be armed with an AR-15-style rifle and expressed frustration over being bullied. The threat was reported to 911 by a parent, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
As a precaution, Long Beach Middle School and Long Beach Elementary School were also placed under lockout. A lockout is a safety protocol where the building is secured from the outside, restricting entry while allowing normal activities to continue inside. Superintendent Jennifer Gallagher assured the community that all students and staff were safe during the incident.
By midday, the lockout was lifted for all schools except the high school, which remained under a modified lockout for the rest of the day. A police presence was maintained at the high school through dismissal to ensure safety.
The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities. No further details have been released regarding the student’s identity or the specifics of the threat.
