Lassen County Sheriff issued the following press release;
On Friday, January 16, 2026 at approximately 10:36 AM the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of shots heard in the vicinity of the Johnstonville Elementary School at 704- 795 Bangham Ln. A Lassen County Sheriff Patrol Unit was in the area at the time of the call. A canvas of the area for additional information occurred. No additional information was found after speaking with several members of the public in the area.
There’s no threat to the public at this time. If anyone would like to provide additional information please contact the Lassen County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center at 530-257-6121.


