Bothell police were searching near Frank Love Elementary for a teen suspect wanted in a domestic violence case. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and may be on foot, according to police.
KIRO 7 reported that the Bothell Police Department asked people to avoid the school during the search and said the school had been notified of nearby police activity.
What Police Have Said So Far
Authorities have not released details about the domestic violence case that prompted the search, KIRO 7 reported.
It is also not clear from available reporting whether Frank Love Elementary School has gone into a lockdown or any other modified operating status during the search. The suspect's exact age and armed status have likewise not been made public.
School Safety Protocol and Past Response
Northshore School District says its Secure protocol can apply to police activity in the surrounding community. Under the protocol, students are brought indoors and exterior and classroom doors are locked, according to the district. The policy description does not establish that Frank Love Elementary used Secure during this search, or explain what family notifications, if any, were made in this case.
A separate Bothell burglary response offers a past example, not confirmation of the measures used in the current search. In an account published by the City of Bothell on Sept. 28, 2021, a suspect inside a home in a neighborhood directly east of Frank Love Elementary led officials to ask the school to lock down as a precaution. The lockdown was later lifted.
What Remains Unknown
As of now, there's no confirmation on whether the search has concluded or whether the suspect has been located. People are being urged to avoid Frank Love Elementary School while officers continue their work on the ground.
