MANHATTAN, KS. (THECOUNT) — A large police presence is arriving at a Manhattan, Kansas elementary school Wednesday morning on reports of a possible hostage situation, according to reports.
Riley County police are arriving to a possible hostage situation around 1:00 a.m. at Lee Elementary School in Manhattan, Kansas.
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The school is located at, 701 Lee St in Manhattan, KS.
A man called and told them he was inside holding another person hostage, reports KSNT.
Officers have stationed multiple units in a perimeter around the elementary school. They said they are working to confirm the suspect and potential hostage are inside Lee Elementary, and working with Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 School District to figure out what this means for school in the morning.
The public is advised to avoid the area.
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