Altercation ends with gunfire near Richmond school

An altercation involving students and adults near a school Monday afternoon ended with gunfire, police said.

Nobody was injured, but a building at the Sylvester Greenwood Academy in the 800 block of Chanslor Avenue was damaged. In a statement, police said somebody fired at least one shot after the confrontation happened.

Police did not say what caused the acrimony.

Officers locked down the school and a neighboring Leadership Public School campus while securing the area. Both schools remained in session throughout the ordeal.

The suspected shooter fled before police arrived. Police said they are seeking help to find him and asked anyone with any information to contact them at 510-233-1214.