Palm View Elementary School in Coachella placed on brief lockdown after man with knife jumps fence
Palm View Elementary School in Coachella was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, an employee saw a man jump the school's fence while holding a knife. The employee called 911 and the school was placed on lockdown at 1:34 p.m.
Authorities said the man left campus and deputies were unable to locate him. Deputies went to each classroom and made sure all kids were ok.
The lockdown was lifted at 2:02 p.m. An organized release of the students happened soon after.
The suspect remains outstanding and deputies continue to search the area.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
