Lockdown lifted at four Edmonds schools after police activity
Sep 24, 2013, 2:28 PM | Updated: 3:13 pm
A lockdown has been lifted at four schools in the Edmonds District following police activity in the area.
A standoff situation is still active on 168th. Police say an intruder is believed cornered in a house. After a brief confrontation, the homeowner left the house.
Police have closed 168th between 52nd Avenue and 56th Avenue. A school district spokeswoman concedes that the traffic restriction will complicate dismissal.
The lockdown was in place at four schools: Meadowdale High School, Meadowdale Middle School, Meadowdale Elementary and Beverly Elementary School.
The lockdown started sometime before 2 p.m.
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