Former Employee in Security Uniform Opens Fire on Inglewood Campus; Authorities Investigating Workplace Violence Motive
On Friday, May 2, 2025, a shooting occurred at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, California, resulting in injuries to two female employees. The incident took place around 3:40 p.m. on the college campus located at 8911 Aviation Boulevard. The suspect, reportedly wearing a security guard uniform, was taken into custody by authorities later that evening.
Inglewood Mayor James Butts confirmed that the two women sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital for treatment. One of the victims remains in critical condition. The suspect is believed to be a former employee of the college, and the shooting is being investigated as a case of workplace violence. Following the incident, the college was placed on lockdown for at least an hour as law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the campus. The school, which serves approximately 500 students and specializes in aviation maintenance training, is located about a mile from Los Angeles International Airport. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further details, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, have not been released at this time.
