Two 16-year-olds shot near Lansing elementary school

LANSING, Mich (WLNS) — Two 16-year-old boys were shot near Riddle Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. The Lansing Police Department tells 6 News that one of the victims is in critical condition, and one is in non-life-threatening condition.

Witnesses tell 6 News that the incident took place near Riddle St. and W. Allegan St. at around 3 p.m. and that they saw the two teens running down Allegan St. before one collapsed.

There is currently a large police presence on the streets around Riddle Elementary School, with more than a dozen Lansing Police cruisers and Michigan State Police in the area.

Police tell 6 News no one has been arrested in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information on the incident, such as a security camera that may have captured the shooting, contact the Lansing Police Department.

At this time, the unconfirmed incident does not involve the elementary school, it is only nearby. Parents of Riddle students were gathered waiting for their children to be released from the school, which officials have now done.

The Lansing Police Department has set up a large perimeter spanning at least four blocks, starting at the intersection of Huron St. and W Allegan St, blocking off roads in the area.

6 News reporters on the scene witnessed officers breach and enter a house near the intersection of Kalamazoo St and McPherson Ave. Officers with long guns were seen on site. It is unknown if this is related to the shooting.

Hello Families,

Thank you for your cooperation this afternoon during dismissal. We appreciate your patience and flexibility in helping us ensure an orderly end to the school day.

As mentioned earlier, an incident occurred in the neighborhood near Riddle Elementary, which prompted the school to implement restricted access.

We want to emphasize that at no point were students or staff in any danger. The restricted access was strictly a precautionary measure. The safety and security of our district, students, and staff are always our top priorities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Lansing School District message to parents, Sept. 17, 2024

This is a developing story. 6 News will keep you updated with the latest.

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