There was an incredible, positive, and peaceful show of solidarity at today's protest and rally. The rally has concluded and roads are open to traffic. Please be aware of increased foot traffic as people make their way out of the area.
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- UPDATE! The missing adult from earlier tonight, Mr. Larry Cose, has been located safely and reunited with his family.
- Professor Nina Kraus has been located in Evanston. She has been transported to a local hospital for treatment.
- Evanston PD has an on going investigation where two guns were recovered in the school. The school on lock down.
- #Evanston PD would like to thank @kovaldistillery for their generous donation of 20 gallons of hand sanitizer to keep our staff safe. Thanks to Evanston’s own @TemperanceBeer for making this introduction and for their contribution to the project.
- Replying to @EvanstonPDThe large police presence is necessary to secure the school and locate individuals involved. At this time it is reported that all individuals involved have been located and are currently being detained by police.
- Replying to @EvanstonPDThere is currently not an active shooter in the school. No injuries or shots fired in this incident.
- Evanston and NUPD in the area of Emerson and Maple. Report of gunman and shots fired in a residential building. Area checked no evidence of a victim, scene, or gunman found.
- #LakeMichigan is drawing a lot of curious residents. Please be careful if you are going down by the lakefront, especially as daylight starts to fade. You wouldn’t want EPD and @EvanstonFD to come save you, we will but you wouldn’t want us to have to. Video location 800 Sheridan.
00:00 - ATTN: updates on the situation at ETHS will be posted in this Twitter feed.
- Thank you to the Honorable @BarackObama. We are actively listening to the community we proudly serve, and continue to review and improve our policies. We understand our role in providing equity and accountability. We plan to have public input session in the near future.
- The incident at Emerson and Maple was swatting incident. No victims or danger to the public. Area is secure. Police and Fire are clearing the area.
- Due to a tragic mass shooting that took place earlier this morning in Highland Park, the Evanston will be canceling this year’s 4th of July Parade & celebrations effective immediately.
- There are no ongoing significant incidents in @CityofEvanston at this time. The evening continues to be safe.