UPDATE: Police determined no shots were fired at Highline campus. For more information: http://www.rentonreporter.com/news/police-determine-no-shots-fired-at-highline-college-update/
Highline College has been placed on lockdown Friday morning following reports of gunfire on campus.
Preliminary reports show that police are on the scene and evacuating buildings. The college warned the public via social media that “this is not a drill” and to stay away from the campus. Facebook commenters have reported that multiple gunshots were heard near the east side of the campus, 2400 S. 240th St. in Des Moines.
This story is unfolding and more information will be reported when available.
Highline Community College is currently in lock down. Large police presence around school and along Pacific Hwy. S. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/tf8t1nhL87
— Kent Police (@kentpd) February 16, 2018
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