Walker HS and nearby schools on lockdown (Manhunt for Karl Childers)

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WALKER, LA (WAFB) - Walker High School was placed on lockdown as a precaution Tuesday mid-morning. Officials with the Walker Police Department say school officials made the decision to put the school on lockdown as a precaution. As of 1 p.m., Walker High School was still on lockdown.

"We're looking for a subject who we have several warrants on," said Captain John Sharp with Walker Police Department. "Someone called the school and said there's a bunch of cops outside the school, so the school was put on lock down."

Officers with the Walker Police Department need the public's help in finding 33-year-old Dennis Shampine. He is wanted on charges of battery, two counts of robbery and failure to register as a sex offender. Police say Shampine often stays in the Walker area, frequently in unoccupied trailers or houses.

"Any police you see in the area are for the search only. There are no other police issues," said Captain Sharp.

He is described as a white male, 5'8" and about 185 pounds. He has light brown hair, blue eyes and a tattoo on his left shoulder.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Walker Police Department at 225-644-3125, or call 911. You are also able to text the police department anonymously by texting TIPWALKERPD to 888777, then follow the prompts.

Police say if you come into contact with Shampine, do not confront him, just call police.

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