YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.-UPDATE. The lockdown at White Swan High has been lifted.
According to the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, the lockdown was initiated after a suspect pointed a rifle at a Sheriff’s Deputy.
No shots were fired and no injuries were reported. The lockdown lasted for about 17 minutes, according to the YCSO. The suspect is reportedly an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and Tribal Police are now investigating.
According to the Mt. Adams School District, the lockdown was lifted at 8:07 a.m. and students that were bused to Harrah during the incident are now returning to campus.
Students that had not arrived at campus yet can now return to campus.
Original Coverage:
White Swan High School is currently under a lockdown due to a threat in the community, according to the Mt. Adams School District.
All students and staff are reportedly safe, according to the district and law enforcement is responding to the situation. The district is advising students who have not yet arrived at school to stay home.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to provide timely and accurate information as we receive it.
