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High school placed on lockout while police investigate shots fired call

Posted at 10:10 AM, Sep 09, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-09 13:36:23-04

MURRAY, Utah — Cottonwood High School was placed on lockout protocol Friday morning as police worked to investigate a report that shots had been fired in the area, school officials said.

School proceeded as normal, officials explained, but the exterior doors were locked to ensure student safety.

In addition, no visitors are allowed on campus as long as the lockout is in place.

At 10:45 a.m., the lockout was lifted and school proceeded as normal with a few adjustments for lunch, school officials reported.

Murray Police said officers were dispatched to the area on a report that shots had been fired and when they arrived, witnesses told police they saw individuals running towards the school.

Police are still investigating the shots fired call, officials said. No injuries were reported and there is no threat to the community.