Cop-Involved Shooting Shuts Down Everett Schools on Quiet Emerson Block

A typically quiet stretch of 7th Avenue Southeast in Everett turned into a full police scene Friday after a shooting involving Everett officers left one person injured and shut down two nearby schools for the day. The incident happened in the 8700 block of 7th Avenue Southeast in the Cascade View area, triggering a large law enforcement response, street closures, and sudden cancellations at Emerson Elementary and St. Mary Magdalen while investigators worked the scene.

Police response and scene

Everett police said officers were involved in a shooting in the 8700 block of 7th Avenue Southeast. One person was injured and taken to a hospital, and no officers were hurt. Investigators did not immediately release information about the nature of the injury or who fired shots, according to The Seattle Times. Officers shut down Seventh Avenue Southeast between 84th and 88th streets and told residents and drivers to steer clear while detectives documented the scene and collected evidence.

Schools and how families were notified

Emerson Elementary and St. Mary Magdalen sit directly on the affected block of 7th Avenue Southeast. Emerson’s site lists the school at 8702 7th Ave SE, according to Everett Public Schools, and St. Mary Magdalen’s website lists its address as 8615 7th Ave SE. Both schools announced they would be closed Friday while police and investigators operated in the area.

Everett Public Schools outlines its emergency notification process on the district’s information page, explaining that families are alerted about sudden changes to schedules through ParentSquare, social media, and FlashAlert. Parents and guardians were urged to watch those official channels for directions and follow-up details.

Investigation status

Police said they could not immediately share additional information about what led up to the shooting, including who fired shots or how serious the injured person’s wounds were, and investigators remained at the scene as of Friday afternoon, The Seattle Times reported. Authorities did not identify any suspects or discuss potential charges while the investigation continued.

Where to get official updates

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact the Everett Police Department. For verified updates, officials directed the public to rely on Everett Police Department announcements and school communications. Everett Police Department news releases and the district’s school pages remain the primary places for confirmed alerts and any next steps.