Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Students at Anti-ICE Protest in Santa Clarita

No gun found, but students say driver in black truck made threat during demonstration

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A tense confrontation occurred between Saugus High School students and a man in a black truck during an anti-ICE protest at Central Park in Santa Clarita, California. The students say the man pulled up to them and threatened to shoot them, causing them to run away in fear. No gun was found, but the incident has left the community shaken, especially given the school's history of a mass shooting in 2019.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and safety concerns surrounding political protests, particularly in communities that have experienced previous acts of violence. The alleged threat against students near a school that suffered a tragic mass shooting raises serious questions about public safety and the need for de-escalation during demonstrations.

The details

According to witness Rebecca Hindman, the man in the black truck approached the student protesters and threatened to shoot a student in the face. The students initially ran away in fear, but then went back to confront the man. Hindman said the man seemed to be "getting a kick" out of threatening the students, one of whom was Hispanic. The LA County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene but was unable to locate the man, and no gun was found. The department is continuing to investigate the incident.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon during an anti-ICE protest at Central Park in Santa Clarita, California.

The players

Rebecca Hindman

A witness to the incident who runs the social media group "Rise Up SCV".

LA County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and is continuing to investigate the incident.

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What they’re saying

“That's when I found out there was a young man in a red sweatshirt who is a senior at Saugus and that the gentleman in the car had threatened to shoot him in the face.”

— Rebecca Hindman, Witness (FOX 11)

“I'm like what are you doing, why are you doing this, you shouldn't be threatening children that's not ok. He just was abstinent and seemed to be getting a kick that he threatened children. That he threatened a Hispanic child with potential death.”

— Rebecca Hindman, Witness (FOX 11)

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to pursue leads and contact additional witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for de-escalation and maintaining public safety during political protests, especially in communities that have experienced previous acts of violence. The alleged threat against students near a school that suffered a mass shooting in the past has left the community shaken and raises serious concerns about the safety of demonstrators.