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Shooting Prompts School Lockdowns

HPD

A person was wounded in a vehicle in Henderson, KY, on Wednesday, prompting precautionary school lockdowns

Police are investigating a shooting in Henderson that forced school lockdowns. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

The HPD says it happened at about 1:00 Wednesday afternoon in the 300 block of S. Alves Street.

The victim was in their vehicle when a man walking nearby fired a gun.

Police say the bullet went through the rear window and grazed the victim’s arm.

The wound was not life-threatening.

Schools in the area were placed on what police called “modified lockdown” as a precaution.

The shooter was described as a white male, 5’10 to 6 feet tall.

The HPD says officers patrolled the area and detained multiple individuals believed to be involved.

Police conducted interviews and released the individuals.

An investigation continues.