UPDATE: One person has life-threatening injuries from a gunshot that happened on Monday afternoon near Evergreen High School in White Center, according to sources. The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m., and King County Fire District No. 2 units responded right away. Emergency personnel found the wounded person on SW 114th Street when they arrived. They quickly moved the injured person to a more private location so they could receive more advanced medical care.
First responders from King County stated that officials had not yet identified the shooter as of 4 p.m. It’s important to note that, according to information from the Highline School District, the incident did not occur on school property. Still, as a precaution, Mount View Elementary implemented a modified lockout, while Evergreen High School and Cascade Middle School were placed under lockdown. Since then, all lockdown procedures have been lifted.
Due to the disturbance created by dismissal delays, the incident resulted in delays for afternoon bus services, which in turn affected drop-off schedules. Families and guardians are urged to call the Transportation Department at the number listed if they have any questions or concerns about transportation. Evergreen High School apologizes for any disruption this incident may have caused and thanks the community for its cooperation and understanding during this difficult time.
The shooting at Evergreen High School today: Evergreen High School, Cascade Middle School, and Mount View Elementary have all implemented precautionary measures as a result of the off-campus event that the police are currently investigating. Evergreen High School has attested to its knowledge of the occurrence, which happened close to these educational establishments.
ongoing investigation
Evergreen High School promises to update the public as the inquiry progresses and confirm any information that is found to be accurate. As a precaution, a modified lockdown was imposed on Mount View, and Evergreen and Cascade were also placed under lockdown. It has been verified that all lockdowns have been released, with the safety of every student being given top priority.
There can be delays in the afternoon bus schedule for student drop-offs because of the disturbance. Please call the Transportation Department at 206-631-7502 with any questions you may have about transportation. In this period of increased vigilance and reaction, Evergreen High School apologizes for any difficulty and values your cooperation and understanding.
