There have been reports of a horrifying incident at West Richland Elementary School today. According to reports, there was a fatal shooting that claimed the life of one woman. Since the suspect is still at large, the school campus is under a critical lockdown. The woman’s identity has not yet been released, but Claire Venema of the Richland Police Department reports that the shooting took place near West Richland’s William Wiley Elementary School.
The event took place in West Richland, Washington, on April 22. The shooting, according to the locals, happened around 3:30 PM, when students were supposed to return from school. The suspect’s home is presently under lockdown by West Richland police, according to a Richland school district alert. The district’s priority is to get students back to their families.
More details surrounding the West Richland Elementary School shooting remain unclear. While authorities haven’t confirmed the identity of the ‘dead’ woman – whether a parent picking up a child or a bystander caught shooting – a critical lockdown has been implemented, forcing students and staff to take shelter inside the building. Multiple updates from the school districts were sent to the parents updating them about their children’s safety.
“There was a shooting at William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland today during dismissal. The offender is still on the loose. There was a critical lockdown on schools. We’ll send out updates. As reported by NBC News, one of the letters to the parents said.
Police are looking for the suspect in a home off South Highlands Boulevard close to the school. Witnesses claim to have seen the suspect flee the scene.
“All school-related events and activities in West Richland have been canceled. Schools in the city of Richland have shifted their practices and activities indoors. There will be more updates soon. The notice further said.
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