IMPD involved in SWAT standoff near school in Haughville

According to IMPD, at approximately 7 a.m. officers responded on a report of a disturbance in the 1100 block of N. Belmont Avenue.

There, officers encountered a female and a male inside the house. The female came out of the house, according to IMPD.The scene is across the street from Matchbook Learning School No. 63. The school has been placed on lockdown, according to police.Dr. Amy Galloway Swann, CEO of Matchbook Learning, sent the following to WRTV.

"The situation began prior to school starting. The building has been closed for the day per IMPD guidance but all staff & students are safe. Students who were already on the way to school whose parents were not reached yet have been relocated with staff to our community partner’s site, Victory in the City. We are very thankful for the rapid support and assistance given by Victory in the City, IMPD, and IPS.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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