KENNEWICK, Wash. – Fuerza Elementary was placed in a momentary secure-and-teach for police response to a crisis incident on Dec. 16.
According to the Kennewick Police Department, crews were dispatched to the Fuerza Elementary School parking lot around 12:42 p.m. to locate a teenager who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis in their parked vehicle.
The individual was transported to a medical facility for evaluation and further help.
The KPD would like to remind the community that officers are available to help in mental health crises.
Crisis Services can be reached at 509-792-1747 and the Suicide Hotline can be contacted via call or text to 988.
