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Active shooter alert issued in Lockland, Ohio, near N Wayne Avenue; authorities warn of 'high risk of injury or death'
Authorities issued an active shooter alert Friday near 524 N Wayne Ave in Lockland, warning residents of a “high risk of injury or death."
Update: The active shooter alert in Lockland has been lifted, authorities confirmed Friday afternoon. The warning was issued at 2:40 p.m. EDT before police later announced in an update at 3:35 p.m. that “the threat in Lockland has ended."
Lockland police said, "There is no longer a threat, and you may resume normal activities."
Authorities have not yet released further details about a possible suspect.
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Update: According to WLWT, at least one person was found dead on Wayne Avenue following a shooting. Police have not released the identity of the deceased or clarified how the shooting unfolded.
Officials said the incident appears to be isolated and confirmed there is no active shooter threat in the area.
Earlier in the day, Lockland Police issued a shelter-in-place order for residents from N. Wayne Avenue east to Interstate 75 and from W. Wyoming Avenue north to Shepherd Avenue.
Lockland Local Schools was also placed under a brief lockdown, which was lifted around 3:15 p.m.
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Initial report: Authorities issued an active shooter alert Friday near 524 N Wayne Ave in Lockland, Ohio, warning residents of a “high risk of injury or death." Lockland is located in Hamilton County.
What we know so far
Lockland Police issued the emergency alert at 2:40 p.m. EDT, warning residents about an active shooter in the area of 524 N Wayne Ave and advising them to remain inside their homes.
“ACTIVE SHOOTER in area of 524 N Wayne Ave. There is a high risk of injury or death. Avoid area until further notice. GO INDOORS NOW, lock and barricade doors, and stay away from windows. Wait for further instructions from police,” the alert stated.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the suspect, possible injuries, or the events leading up to the incident.
