Shelter-in-place lifted at Seattle's John Muir Elementary School as police search for armed man
SEATTLE - A shelter-in-place was lifted at John Muir Elementary School in Seattle as police searched for an armed man possibly in crisis.
What we know:
Seattle Police announced that they were actively looking for a suspect with a firearm near South Walden Street and 33rd Avenue South in the Mount Baker neighborhood at 3 p.m. Thursday. The suspect is known by police and may be in crisis.
A shelter-in-place was ordered at John Muir Elementary as a precautionary measure while officers searched for the individual. Police said there was no known danger to the schools.
In an update at 3:30 p.m., police said the shelter-in-place had been lifted, though officers were still looking for the suspect. The public is asked to avoid the area.
What we don't know:
Police have not yet released a description of the suspect.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department.