Stabbing suspect on the loose causes lock-out at Highland Middle school

Update 9:03 a.m.:

Bellevue Police tell us two people got into a fight just before 8 o’clock.

The victim was stabbed multiple times and was taken to Harborview.

Original:

Bellevue police are searching for a stabbing suspect near 148th Avenue NE and NE 25th Street, and as a precaution, Highland Middle school is under lock-out.

The suspect is a six-foot-tall black man, about 160 pounds, wearing a gold and blue jacket, baseball cap, and glasses. If you see a suspect fitting this description Bellevue police say you should call 911 immediately.

Officers are searching for a stabbing suspect that occurred at 7:52 am near 148th Ave NE & NE 24th St. Highland MS has been placed in lock-out as a precautionary measure. Suspect’s described as a black male, 30-35, 160lb, 6′, wearing a gold & blue jacket, baseball cap, glasses. pic.twitter.com/7Fb3e8RlIq

— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) October 4, 2022

There is a heavy police presence in the area.

This is a developing story, check back in for updates.