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Police searching for suspect after shooting at Atwoods in Tahlequah

Posted at 3:33 PM, Apr 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-21 17:04:36-04

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting at a Tahlequah Business Friday afternoon.

Witness say the suspect, Shane Rose, was attempting to rob Atwoods when shots were fired.

Rose escaped in a getaway vehicle allegedly driven by an accomplice.

No injuries were reported.

Rose was dropped off within 100 yards of the Sequoyah Elementary school, causing all Tahlequah Public Schools to go on lockdown as a precaution.  

Extra officers were sent to the schools around 3 p.m. when school let out.

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