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City Heights gunfire prompts lockdown of nearby elementary school

City Heights gunfire prompts lockdown of nearby elementary school
Posted at 10:57 AM, Nov 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-08 13:57:13-05

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A City Heights elementary school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning following reports of gunfire in the area.

San Diego Police responded to the call of shots fired near Colina del Sol Park at 5319 Orange Avenue just after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Fay Elementary - located across the street from the park - was placed on a precautionary lockdown, according to police. The lockdown was lifted within an hour.

Two individuals were detained following the reports, but police did not confirm whether they were associated with the shooting. Police did say they are searching for one more individual.

Police recovered shell casings at the scene, but would not say how many were recovered. No injuries have been reported.

SDPD officers were on the scene Wednesday afternoon investigating.