Knox County, Knoxville Officers Respond to Sunnyview Primary School

According to a representative with KCSO, a child told a teacher they thought they had seen someone in a wooded area near the school’s playground. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knox County, Knoxville Officers Respond to Sunnyview Primary School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, along with various other agencies, has responded to Sunnyview Elementary School in East Knox County.

KCSO officials, in a release to media this (Monday) afternoon just before 3:30, say a child told a teacher they thought they saw someone in the woods near the playground.

As a precaution, KCSO dispatched several units to the school and also deployed AirWatch.

Additionally, officials say KPD and THP also sent units to the scene.

At this time, no one has been located. The school was placed on lockdown as a precaution.

According to a representative with KCSO, a child told a teacher they thought they had seen someone in a wooded area near the school’s playground. (Courtesy: WVLT)

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