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Newburgh Free Academy placed on short lockout after reports of shots fired nearby; authorities say no injuries
Summary
Board received an update that a lockout was implemented at Newburgh Free Academy main campus at dismissal after reports of gunfire nearby; school officials said the lockout lasted roughly 10 minutes, no injuries were reported and additional police presence was requested the following day.
District administrators told the Board of Education on Jan. 14 that a lockout was initiated at Newburgh Free Academy main campus at dismissal after reports of shots fired nearby; officials said the lockout lasted approximately 10 minutes and there were no reported injuries.
The district statement said the lockout — a protocol used when unsafe activity is occurring outside the school building — was initiated to allow local law enforcement to secure and contain the scene. "At this time, there are no reports of injuries," the statement said.
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