Man Wanted In Threat Against Seattle Middle School

SEATTLE, WA - Seattle police are looking for a 26-year-old man suspected of threatening someone at a Seattle middle school on Monday. Seattle school officials notified parents of students at Edmond Meany Middle School about the incident.

According to police, Leonardo Riviera approached the school Monday morning and threatened someone while claiming to be armed with a knife. Riviera also allegedly made a motion like he was carrying a gun, police said.

School security guards escorted Riviera off the property, police said. Students notified school staff about the incident, and the staff contacted Seattle police.

Meany Middle School is located along 21st Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

If you see Riviera, police advise you call 911.

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