LASD Investigates Threatening Social Media Post In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, CA — Officials on Sunday morning were investigating a threat of violence targeting the Lakewood area, which was posted to social media, a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department told Patch.

The person named in the Reddit post was reportedly cooperating with the investigation, officials tweeted.

The user in the post said they would be shooting "every minority in sight" and targeting council members of the city. The post included a photo of a firearm.

It is unclear who actually authored the post.

"We are aware of the threat against Lakewood and city officials posted on social media," Lakewood Council Member Todd Rogers tweeted. "Law enforcement does not believe they are credible but an investigation is underway."

No other details were immediately available.

#LASD is aware of a threat of violence posted on social media this morning regarding the #LakewoodCA area.
@LKDLASD detectives are investigating the threat. The person named in the posted threat is cooperating with the investigation.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) May 30, 2021

We are aware of the threat against Lakewood and city officials posted on social media. Law enforcement does not believe they are credible but an investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/xr3hxnRvoS
— Council Member Todd Rogers (@mayortoddrogers) May 30, 2021