YONKERS, NY – Students at a nearby school in Yonkers were placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after a shooting incident was reported just blocks from the school.
According to the Yonkers Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired near Lamartine Avenue and Warburton Avenue at approximately 7:40 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a crime scene and ballistic evidence, as well as a vehicle believed to be associated with the suspect.
“uring the outside police activity, a local school was placed on precautionary lockdown. The preliminary investigation indicates that a suspect discharged a firearm at the location; there have been no reports of injuries or property damage as of this alert.
Detectives have located a person of interest and are preparing to file criminal charges against him. In light of the ongoing investigation, additional information may be released as it becomes available.
“There is no threat to public safety at this time,” the department said.
Police did not identify the school.