Lakewood King Soopers Lockdown: All-Clear Given

LAKEWOOD, CO — An all-clear was given after deputies received reports of a possible person with a gun Friday afternoon at a Lakewood King Soopers store, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies were called to the store, in the 9800 block of West Belleview Avenue, around 2:15, and an investigation was launched.

"We obtained information later that it was just a gun case and not a weapon that was seen," the sheriff's office said in a tweet posted just after 3 p.m.

"The store was locked down and cleared by our deputies. Once determined to be safe our deputies help escort all the people inside out of the store."

A white Cadillac SUV was wanted in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jeffco dispatch at 303-271-0211.

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"Deputies will be in the area while they sort through witness statements," the tweet read. "We do not believe there to be an immediate threat to the public."

This is a developing story — check back for updates.