PETERSBURG, Va. β Petersburg High School and Vernon Johns Middle School are no longer under lockdown after shots were fired near the high school.
No one was hurt in the incident, according to Petersburg City Public Schools. Students were on lockdown until about 5 p.m.
Petersburg Chief of Police Travis Christian tells CBS 6 they believe a car pulled up near the school and fired several rounds into the air around when the high school students were leaving for the day. Students were told to go back inside.
A student told CBS 6 he heard three shots, turned around and ran back inside before hearing more shots.
Police continue to investigate.
This is a developing story and we are working to learn more. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.
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