Students Allowed To Be Picked Up From 2 McKinney Schools That Were On Lockdown; Nearby Standoff Ends Peacefully
McKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two schools in McKinney went on lockdown Monday afternoon, March 1, after someone fired multiple rounds from a home nearby.
The students were later able to be picked up from school without incident.
Shortly before 5:30 p.m. McKinney Police said the suspect was taken into custody without incident, other than being bitten by a K9 officer.
** SUSPECT IN CUSTODY **
— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) March 1, 2021
The armed subject was taken into custody without incident. pic.twitter.com/m42j1HWURJ
Police had been outside the home near the intersection of Valley View Drive and Tangle Ridge Drive since around 2:30 p.m.
McKinney Police warned people to avoid the area and mentioned how McClure Elementary and The Goddard School off Ridge Rd were on lockdown due to police activity.
"It is not occurring at either school, but as a precaution, we ask that you avoid the area."
** POLICE ACTIVITY: AVOID THE AREA **
— McKinney Police (@McKinneyPolice) March 1, 2021
McClure Elem and The Goddard School off Ridge Rd are on lockdown right now due to police activity. It is not occurring at either school, but as a precaution, we ask that you avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/OYVZDfIV0m