NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police are responding to a shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News Friday afternoon.
Michelle Price, a spokeswoman with Newport News Public Schools, confirmed a staff member was hurt. We don't know how serious the employee's injuries are.
The school is currently on lockdown, and they're setting up a reunification site for parents.
Before 2 p.m., all she could say was that security teams were en route to the school.
A spokesperson for the Newport News Police Department said police are working to learn more.
They're setting up an area to share more details with local media.
Details are limited at this time, but 13News Now is working to learn more.
If you know anything that could help, call the Newport News Police Department at 757-247-2500 or leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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