School on Lockdown Due to Standoff With Burglary Suspect
The First Baptist Church School is locked down while police are on the scene of a standoff in neighborhood.
According to Shreveport Police officials, officers were called to the 500 block of Ockley Drive, in the South Highland neighborhood, just after noon today. A burglary suspect is in a home in the area and is refusing to come out. Police are currently attempting to bring the situation to a peaceful end. At this time, it is unknown if the suspect is armed or if anyone else is in the home.
In the meantime, the near by First Baptist Church school is locked down and students and staff have sought out shelter in the building.
This is a developing story. We'll keep you posted with updates as we get them.