KENNEWICK, Wash.-Some Kennewick schools were placed under modified lockdowns on Aug. 30 due to a weapons complaint in East Kennewick.
Kennewick Police responded to what turned out to be an unfounded weapons complaint in the area of East 10th Avenue and Gum Street around 11:13 a.m., according to the KPD.
Nearby schools were placed under modified lockdowns as the complaint was investigated.
According to the KPD, a false reporting investigation is now being conducted after the incident.
NonStop Local has reached out to the Kennewick School District to confirm which schools were placed under lockdowns and we are waiting to hear back.
