Columbia school on lockdown after report of shots fired

A Columbia school was on modified lockdown Wednesday afternoon after police were investigating a report of shots fired in the area.

Gentry only. Modified just means no one in or out. School continues normally inside. Lasted about 10 minutes. All students are safe.

— Michelle Baumstark (@mbaumstark) April 3, 2019

Police responded to the call at approximately 12:09 p.m. at Madrid Lane and Sieville Avenue. Officers found evidence of shots fired as there was damage to a vehicle, said Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts.

Gentry Middle School was on modified lockdown for about 10 minutes, said Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark. All students were safe.

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