A fatal shooting near Washington Preparatory High School in South L.A. has sparked debate over campus safety and the role of school police. A video of the incident shows an adult, allegedly a member of the school’s “safe passages” program, refusing to intervene as a fight breaks out and a student is shot. This incident highlights the increasing reliance on safe passages, which are intended to protect students but may not be equipped to handle violent situations. Meanwhile, school board members and community activists remain divided over whether to keep police on campus or dismantle the department entirely.