Tuesday, September 6, 2016

UPDATE: Lockdown of Tamaqua Schools Lifted After Police Incident

Just before 9:00am, Tamaqua Schools went into lockdown due to a police incident in the borough.



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Early reports were that there were shots fired in the area of Spruce and Cherry Streets.


Please use caution and stay clear of police units and activity.


UPDATE(10:30AM) - The lockdown on Tamaqua Schools has been lifted.


According to the Times News, the reported shooting took place around 8:15am when a heavyset black man wearing a mask fired a shot at another man


The suspect has not been caught, an active search was called off just before 10:00am.


Story from the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2016/sep/06/update-lockdown-lifted-tamaqua-schools


We will continue to update you as this story develops.