Highline College on lockdown; gunfire reported | UPDATE: No shots fired

Highline College has been placed on lockdown Friday morning following reports of gunfire on campus.

By Mirror Staff • February 16, 2018 9:55 am
Screenshot of a post from Highline College Facebook page at 9:25 a.m. Feb. 16, 2018.
Screenshot of a post from Highline College Facebook page at 9:25 a.m. Feb. 16, 2018.

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.