Police investigate gunshots fired near Punta Gorda schools

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Punta Gorda Police Department is conducting an active investigation of the firearm discharged near Mary Street. Credit: WINK

The Punta Gorda Police Department is currently investigating an incident where someone shot off a gun, prompting a precautionary lockdown at nearby schools.

According to PGPD, Baker Center, Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda Middle School and Sally Jones Elementary were all placed on lockdowns Monday morning, but they were lifted as of 9 a.m.

PGPD reports called it an isolated incident near Mary Street and Showalter Avenue.

Punta Gorda Police Lt. Dylan Renz spoke to WINK News regarding the status of the shooting.

“At this time, all we know is that a firearm was discharged,” he said. “We have no reason to believe that anybody was injured. The schools were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure, but there was never any threat towards the schools.”

WINK News spoke to a couple of neighbors, saying they heard multiple shots fired. One of the neighbors said they heard four or five shots, while the other said they heard three.

“There’s no threats to the community,” added Renz . “It is a very isolated incident.”

PGPD aren’t searching for a suspect because they don’t know that a crime was committed. Nevertheless, PGPD is continuing to investigate the scene.

The details behind the shooting remain under investigation.

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