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Statement from Mac PD — UPDATED

UPDATE REGARDING INCIDENT NEAR MCMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:
The McMinnville Police Department has opened up the streets in the neighborhood surrounding the McMinnville High School, and vehicular traffic has returned to normal. This is an open investigation and further information may be released in the future. We have kept the School District informed and they will provide further messaging. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-434-6500.

MPD appreciates the public’s understanding of the street closures while we collected evidence near the High School.

INFORMATION ABOUT POLICE ACTIVITY AROUND MCMINNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:

This morning at about 6:00 AM, the Yamhill Communications dispatch center received several calls from citizens living around the area of the McMinnville High School reporting they heard what sounded like possible gunshots. The school was not in session at the time and no students were in the building at the time.

McMinnville officers started searching the overall area and located some damage to an exterior wall of the school, as well as some spent shell casings in a couple of the streets north of the high school. The police department immediately began communicating with McMinnville School District staff and the decision was made to cancel classes at the high school to complete the investigation in the surrounding neighborhood and on campus.

There is no information known at this time that indicates there is any ongoing threat or danger to the public. More information will be provided as the investigation continues. The McMinnville Police are in constant contact with the McMinnville School District and will continue to work hand and hand with their administration throughout the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the dispatch center at 503-434-6500.