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Police Respond to Report of Gunfire at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington

NOT AGAIN

Authorities found no evidence of a shooter after the school was in lockdown for several hours.

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via The Daily Beast

Police responded to reports of gunfire at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington, about 17 minutes south of Seattle on Friday but hours later said they found no evidence of a shooting. Hours later, fire officials said there were no known victims involved. A warning went out to students about 9 a.m. “This is not a drill. Close doors, close windows. Police are responding to campus. Do not come to campus if you are on your way,” said a post on the school’s Facebook page. About 17,000 students attend the school, according to KIRO7-TV.

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