Executive Summary
- Port Huron schools lifted a shelter-in-place order Tuesday afternoon following a police recommendation.
- Police investigated an “alleged shooting” near the 1300 block of 18th Street.
- Law enforcement confirmed there was no direct threat to any school facilities.
- Residents in the immediate area were advised to stay indoors while officers secured the scene.
Port Huron schools have resumed normal operations after a temporary shelter-in-place order was lifted Tuesday afternoon, following a police investigation into an alleged shooting in the vicinity. The precaution was enacted while law enforcement secured an area near the 1300 block of 18th Street.
According to the Port Huron Police Department, officers were dispatched to investigate reports of an “alleged shooting.” In a statement issued on social media around 1 p.m., the department advised residents living near the active scene to stay inside and immediately call 911 if they observed any suspicious activity. During this period, the department recommended that local schools enter a shelter-in-place mode “out of an abundance of caution.”
Police officials emphasized in their advisory that there was “no known threat to any school” and described the measure as strictly precautionary while officers worked to secure the area. Catherine Woolman, the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Port Huron Schools, stated shortly before 2 p.m. that the recommendation had been rescinded. “The recommendation was lifted about five minutes ago, so all schools have resumed normal activities and movement,” Woolman confirmed.
Public Safety Impact
The swift implementation and subsequent lifting of the shelter-in-place order highlight the established communication protocols between local law enforcement and school districts during nearby police emergencies. While the investigation into the alleged shooting disrupted routine activities, the strategy allowed authorities to isolate the perimeter of the 1300 block of 18th Street without compromising student safety. As the inquiry continues, the Port Huron Police Department maintains its focus on gathering evidence regarding the reported incident.
