Staff member shot at elementary school

A staff member was reportedly shot at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia.

Police received a call about an active shooter situation at Richneck Elementary School around 2pm on Friday.

A staff member was hurt, Newport News Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Price told 13News Now.

The extent of the employee’s injuries was not immediately known.

No students were injured, according to police. Cops also said there was no longer an active shooter, according to WAVY.

The school was placed on lockdown.

Police said they were working on setting up a reunification site for students and parents.

The school is located at 205 Tyner Drive in eastern Virginia along the Atlantic coast.

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