Townsend Elementary School in Mid-Del is on lockdown after a nearby shooting. According to school officials and Oklahoma's News 4 News, local police are searching for an armed suspect connected to the incident.
The Townsend Elementary's Facebook post announced a nearby shooting and that police are searching for an armed suspect. Despite the situation, the school stated they will continue to welcome students as they arrive, aiming to keep things as normal as possible.
As reported by KOCO 5, the Del City Police described the scene of the shooting as a block away from Townsend Elementary, situated near Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road. The same reports note a pronounced increase in police presence, both at the school and within the neighborhood, as measures to ensure the safety of students and residents alike.
Details about the suspect and the shooting are still unclear. Police have not released any information about the suspect, who fled on foot.
