Crime

Developing: Gunshots reportedly fired near Jackson Reed (formerly Wilson) High School in Tenleytown


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Readers report: “13 police cars/vans of various sizes charging up Wisconsin Avenue towards Tenleytown”

“Heard what sounded like gunshots near Jackson Reed High School. Police rolling up Wisconsin”

“Wilson is on lockdown; no one in or out for the time being.”

Austin Nichols reports on Twitter:

“Gunshots reported outside Jackson-Reed HS fka Wilson, HS on lockdown

Avoid Tenleytown for the moment if you can”

Update from the school:

And Deal:

Updates:

“My daughter at JRHS is telling me that kids in her class saw someone with a gun in the park at Fort Reno, but that they all quickly moved to safety and are sheltering in place.”

Update from MPD: “Prelim info for sounds of gunshots in the 3900 block of Chesapeake St, NW-suspects in 2 vehicles exchanged gunfire. There is no active threat at this time. Ongoing investigating. School was placed on lockdown for precautionary measures.”

“MPD reports the 3900-4000 block of Chesapeake Street NW is closed to traffic due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”