Wichita elementary on lockout while WPD investigates nearby

13 September 2023

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An investigation by the Wichita Police Department has caused a local elementary school to be locked out.

Sedgwick County Dispatch tells KSN News police are working on an investigation near the intersection of Ninth Street and High Street. This intersection is near Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School.

Police now tell KSN they are investigating a possible mental health crisis. The intersection has been blocked off to traffic while police work.


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A USD 259 spokesperson says the school is on lockout while WPD works its investigation.

KSN has a crew at the scene. We will update this story as more information is made available. For the latest updates, check out KSN News at 4, 5, 6 and 10.

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