Shooting Incident Near Nova High School Leads to Lockdown in Seattle

In Seattle‘s Central District, a shooting incident near Nova High School resulted in a temporary lockdown for the school and a precautionary shelter-in-place order for Garfield High School. These measures have since been lifted as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.

Seattle police detailed that at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers responded to 911 calls reporting six or seven gunshots in the vicinity of East Cherry Street, close to Nova High School. According to police spokespersons, no injuries were reported, although a bullet was noted to have pierced a second-story window of the school.

Witnesses at the scene described seeing two vehicles fleeing the area, with indications that shots were being exchanged between them. The motives and events leading up to the confrontation have yet to be clarified as the investigation remains ongoing.

Initial reports mistakenly indicated that Garfield High School was under lockdown; however, it was confirmed that the school was merely following a shelter-in-place protocol as a precaution.

The local community has been advised to remain vigilant and report any information that might assist the ongoing investigation. This story is still developing, and further details may emerge as law enforcement continues their inquiry.