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2 Fredericksburg Schools On Lockdown Due To Shooting Investigaiton

Two Fredericksburg City schools were on lockdown Wednesday afternoon as police investigated a shooting nearby, authorities say.

Two Fredericksburg City schools were on lockdown Wednesday afternoon as police investigated a shooting nearby, authorities say. (Patch Graphics)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA —Two Fredericksburg City schools were put on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a nearby shooting, according to authorities.

Fredericksburg police were conducting a shooting investigation in the 1100 block of Dunning Mills Road, according to a 3:43 p.m. post on the department's official Facebook page.

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"There is heavy police presence," the post said. "Avoid area and use alternative routes. We will update you with details as they become available"

All city schools were on in-door instruction, according to police. However, Lafayette and Gladys West elementary schools were on lockdown.

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