Evergreen Middle School shooting update: Police on 16th Avenue in Spokane; details on suspect amid lockdown; videos

Shooting near Spokane’s Evergreen Middle School triggered a lockdown; students and staff were safe. A suspect was reportedly killed after police confrontation.

Updated on: Sep 9, 2026, 01:20:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting near Evergreen Middle School on 16th Avenue in Spokane, Washington state, sparked a lockdown in the school.

Videos from the scene showed massive police presence around the school located on 1400 East 16th Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Spokane Fire Department said the shooting took place “on or near” the school on Tuesday afternoon. The students and staff members are safe, the school said in a statement.

As of now, Spokane Police Department has not issued an update on the situation. But local news outlet Spokane News said that the suspect was on the school grounds but was unable to breach the school.

The report added that the suspect is deceased outside the school after being confronted by police officers. But, so far, no details have officially been released by the Spokane Police Department. The suspect has also not been identified.

Here's a video from the scene shared by Spokane News on Facebook:

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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