On Friday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2021, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Evergreen Elementary School in California for the report of a suspicious person, who was possibly armed. A citizen reported seeing a suspicious male in the area of the school who was possibly armed with a handgun.
The suspicious individual was then seen entering the woods adjacent to the school. Sheriff's deputies conducted an extensive search of the area, including the agency's K-9 Unit and a US Park Police aviation unit.
Officers also remained at the scene of the school to ensure students were safely dismissed home this afternoon.
The case is still active and is being continued by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division.
