MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Cordova school was on lockdown for about an hour Friday after reported shots were fired nearby.
Lamplighter Montessori School in the 8500 block of Fay Road near 193 confirmed to ABC24 they went on a precautionary lockdown about noon after they said children heard shots fired near their playground.
Memphis Police said officers received the shots fired call, making the scene and cleared the school campus, and no victims or suspects were found.
Lamplighter told ABC24 they have lifted the lockdown and are cancelling classes and afternoon activities, notifying parents to pick up their children.
This is a developing story and we will bring you more as it becomes available.
