FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Authorities are searching for an armed and dangerous female suspect after a fatal shooting in Fentress County.
Earlier, officials issued an alert asking residents to be on the lookout in the areas of Whippoorwill Lane, Quail Run and Crooked Creek. Law enforcement is searching for a female suspect believed to be on foot.
According to the alert, the suspect is described as possibly wearing a red T-shirt, with short blonde hair, and approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall. Authorities said she should be considered armed and dangerous.
Residents are urged to stay inside, keep doors locked, and avoid the area. Anyone with information or sightings is asked to call 911 or 931-879-8142. Officials emphasized: do not approach the suspect.
Meanwhile, due to the ongoing investigation, Allardt Elementary and York Elementary have been placed on a soft lockdown.
School officials said a soft lockdown allows classes to continue as normal inside the building, but students and staff are not permitted outdoors. Additional security measures are in place.
School officials shared additional dismissal procedures for Allardt Elementary, Pine Haven Elementary and York Elementary as the soft lockdown remains in place for the rest of the school day.
According to the update, school staff will personally walk students to their designated cars and buses during dismissal. Families should expect delays due to the added safety measures, and officials asked that a responsible adult be present to meet children as they get off the bus.
This is a developing story.
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