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Police say they have 'person of interest' after report of gunman prompts Hermitage High School lockdown

Police have 'person of interest' after search for gunman near Hermitage High School
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Police say they have identified a "person of interest" after the report of an armed person in the area prompted a lockdown at Hermitage High School on Thursday.

The lockdown began around dismissal, according to an HCPS spokesperson.

"Officers immediately began searching the area but have since cleared up as there is no longer believed to be a threat to the community," police said.

Further details were not immediately available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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