Shooting Near Two South Seattle Schools Prompts Lockdowns

Police detain two people and recover a firearm after incident near Franklin High and John Muir Elementary.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A shooting took place outside between Franklin High School and John Muir Elementary School in South Seattle on Wednesday afternoon, prompting both schools to go into lockdown as police responded. Two people have been detained in connection with the incident, and a firearm was recovered, though no injuries have been reported.

Why it matters

School shootings and gun violence near educational institutions are an ongoing concern for communities, raising questions about campus safety and the need for effective emergency response protocols.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred on 3300 Wetmore Avenue South, with several bullet casings found at the scene. One witness reported seeing someone shooting a firearm outside their home, while another saw a person run down an alleyway. Police do not believe shots were fired directly at the schools, but the incident prompted lockdowns at both Franklin High and John Muir Elementary as a precaution.

  • The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon.

The players

Franklin High School

A high school in South Seattle that went into lockdown in response to the nearby shooting.

John Muir Elementary School

An elementary school in South Seattle that also went into lockdown due to the shooting incident near its campus.

Seattle Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting, detained two people, and recovered a firearm.

Eric Muñoz

A spokesperson for the Seattle Police Department who provided details about the incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for any additional suspects.

The takeaway

This event highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in ensuring campus safety and the need for effective emergency response protocols when gun violence occurs near educational institutions.