Update at 1:05 p.m. — Police are now investigating another report of gunshots heard along Richmond Highway, near Potomac Yard. Nothing has been found so far.
Update at 12:25 p.m. — The secured building status has been lifted, according to ACPS.
12/13/2019 12:20 p.m.: The secured building status has been lifted at T.C. Williams King Street and Minnie Howard campuses, following brief police activity in the area. https://t.co/SmBx3a2R2z
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) December 13, 2019
Earlier: T.C. Williams High School on King Street and the Minnie Howard campus have been secured due to a report of numerous gunshots heard in the area.
Both Arlington and Alexandria police are investigating the reported gunshots, which were heard near Columbia Pike in Arlington and the intersection of King Street and Quaker Lane in Alexandria, according to scanner traffic.
Thus far, no evidence of actual gunfire has been found.
12/13/2019 11:58am: T.C. Williams King Street & Minnie Howard campuses currently under secured building status due to police activity in the area. Secured building means no one may enter or exit building, however classes resume as normal inside. Updates: https://t.co/SmBx3a2R2z
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) December 13, 2019
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