NY school on lockdown after report of shots fired; police say adult in custody.
By APTuesday, June 9, 2009
Shots reported at NY school; adult in custody
ORANGETOWN, N.Y. — Emergency responders are converging on a suburban New York City school where shots were reportedly fired.
Police in Rockland County say that an adult is in custody Tuesday and that Orangetown Middle School in Blauvelt is on lockdown.
Police say there are no immediate reports of injuries. The Journal News of White Plains reports that a SWAT team, paramedics and an armored vehicle are on the scene about 20 miles north of New York City.
Police won’t say started the events. A secretary for the South Orangetown Central School District says she can’t confirm details.
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Tags: N.y., New York, North America, Orangetown, United States, Us-school-lockdown, Violent Crime
Tags: N.y., New York, North America, Orangetown, United States, Us-school-lockdown, Violent Crime
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