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On September 22, 2003, Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane experienced a critical incident involving a student with a firearm. This timeline details the sequence of events, including the school's immediate response, police actions, evacuation procedures, and the eventual resolution of the situation. The event prompted a coordinated response from school security, local police, SWAT teams, and emergency medical services. Highlights include gunfire in the school, evacuations of students, and the apprehension of the suspect without officer injuries.
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Lewis & Clark High SchoolArmed ConfrontationWith Student September 22, 2003
Lewis & Clark High School 2068 Students
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 • 1110 hr: School Security advises police dispatch of a student with a gun. Shots fired in room 305. • 1113 hr: First SPD units arrive on scene. • 1114 hr: Fire alarm activated by school staff. Fire Dept. (SFD) dispatched. • 1117 hr: School evacuation begins, student evacuation area is 3rd Ave.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1117 hr: Primary radio frequency restricted; officers enter school. • 1119 hr: Removing of citizens from school perimeter. • 1121 hr: Officers request SFD to turn off fire alarm. • 1131 hr: WSP requested to shut down I-90. • 1132 hr: WSP acknowledge request. • 1133 hr: DOT advised of request to shut down I-90.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1134 hr: AMR (Ambulance) requested to respond and stand-by. • 1136 hr: SWAT call-out confirmed. • 1137 hr: City Street Dept. barricades requested to shut off city streets. • 1139 hr: DOT acknowledge request. • 1140 hr: Hostage Negotiators paged. • 1142 hr: City barricades dispatched and en route. • 1145 hr: WSP en route to shut down I-90.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1147 hr: School Evacuation complete (we thought). • 1150 hr: Officer locates a teacher and handicapped student self-barricaded in a room. • 1153 hr: Teacher and student evacuated. • 1200 hr: Avista requested to turn off natural gas in school. • 1200 hr: SFD requested to bring in exhaust fans to 3rd floor of school.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1201 hr: Second request for SFD to turn off fire alarm. • 1201 hr: Avista dispatched and en route. • 1206 hr: School Rapid Responder mapping and resource computer en route. • 1207 hr: Temporary Command Post moved to L.C. Field House. • 1211 hr: School janitor requested to shut off building lights. • 1211 hr: Second request for SFD exhaust fans.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1215 hr: Gas is shut off (we thought). • 1217: Specific directions given for SFD fan delivery. • 1218 hr: SFD exhaust fans are delivered and on. • 1220 hr: Suspect requesting matches or lighter from negotiators. • 1222 hr: Avista advises they are approaching school from the south. • 1234 hr: Disorderly suspect arrested on school perimeter. Transport car requested. • 1234 hr: 15-school buses confirmed on 3rd Ave.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1235 hr: Confirmation of school evacuation. • 1243 hr: School gas shut off confirmed by Avista. • 1243 hr: Traffic Officer advises four blocks of buses on 3rd Ave. that need to be moved. • 1245 hr: Shots Fired. • 1246 hr: Medics requested. • 1247 hr: Medics en route. • 1248 hr: Medics on scene at main school doors.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1248 hr: Officer Involved Fatal Incident Investigative Protocol initiated, SCSO requested. • 1249 hr: Ambulance dispatched to main school doors. • 1250 hr: Suspect in custody, no officers injured. • 1250 hr: CP requests Police Dispatch to have I-90 opened. • 1251 hr: WSP confirms notification to open I-90. • 1254 hr: Mobile Command Post arrives on scene.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1257 hr: SCSO notified to respond to scene per Investigative Protocol. • 1300 hr: County Prosecutor notified. • 1301 hr: AMR en route to SHMC with suspect. • 1302 hr: City Risk Management called. • 1313 hr: Deaconess Hospital notified they can move patients back to north & east rooms. • 1340 hr: County IDENT (crime scene unit) on scene.
Sequence of Events 9-22-03 cont. • 1348 hr: Primary radio frequency unrestricted. • 1352 hr: PAT requested. • 1432 hr: Incident Command Post closed, Investigative CP is operational. • 1838 hr: Outer perimeter secured. • 2057 hr: Investigative CP closed.