Valley View Elementary School in the city of Coachella has been placed on lockdown as a precaution after reports of gunshots in the area.
Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to Valley Road to investigate the reported shots a little before 10:30 am.
The lockdown was enacted as a precautionary measure, according to officials.
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On 9/24/19, at 10:26 AM, deputies responded to the 85200 blk of Valley Rd, reference a possible shooting. As a precaution, Valley Elementary has been placed on lockdown. Deputies are on scene investigating. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/M5yBgWsIjN— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) September 24, 2019
Update: The lockdown has been lifted and school let out:
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The lockdown at Valley View Elementary has been lifted and school has been let out. There are no reported injuries and the investigation remains ongoing. No additional details are available at this time. https://t.co/0w10UmDVRR
— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) September 24, 2019
A letter sent out by Valley View Elementary School Principal Zamudio stated that a stray bullet hit the ceiling of a classroom, according to KESQ. No one was hurt.
