A Meadowdale High School student was shot Friday afternoon at Meadowdale Park in Lynnwood, triggering brief lockdowns at the high school and nearby campuses. The wounded teenager ran from the scene, later called 911 from home, and was taken to a Seattle hospital. Officers swept through the park and surrounding neighborhood while investigators worked to identify a suspect.
What police say
Lynnwood police were called at about 1:24 p.m. for reports of shots fired at Meadowdale Park, according to KOMO News. The outlet reports the teen fled the park, contacted 911 from home, and was then transported to Harborview Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition. Harborview serves as the region’s Level I trauma center, per UW Medicine.
Police search and school precautions
Officers searched the park and nearby streets as detectives chased down leads. Police said the suspected shooter left the area in a vehicle, and no one was in custody as of Friday afternoon. With Meadowdale Park sitting right next to Meadowdale High School, Meadowdale Middle School and two elementary schools, district staff activated safety procedures while police worked the scene. Lynnwood police asked anyone with information to contact the department, and the city’s contact page lists non-emergency numbers and online reporting options, according to the City of Lynnwood website.
District message to families
The Edmonds School District sent a message to families confirming the incident involved two Meadowdale High students and acknowledging the situation "can be upsetting" for students and staff, as reported by KOMO News. The note, signed by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Greg Schwab, said counselors will be available Monday for any students who want to talk or need additional support.
Recent violence in Lynnwood
The shooting is the latest in a series of youth-involved violent incidents that have shaken Lynnwood in recent years, including a deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall that drew widespread attention. Coverage by The Seattle Times details those cases and the community debates that followed.
How to help investigators
Detectives said they were reviewing video, interviewing witnesses and following up on tips as the investigation continued into the evening. Anyone with footage or information is urged to call the Lynnwood Police non-emergency line or submit tips using the city’s online reporting tools, as outlined on the City of Lynnwood contact page.
