Republished October 03, 2016 - 2:39 PM
Original Publication Date October 03, 2016 - 12:50 PM
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. - Police say someone fired multiple shots in a North Carolina beach town, and that a suspect is in custody. No injuries were reported.
The New Hanover County Sheriff's office said on its Twitter account that there was an active shooter in Carolina Beach on Monday afternoon and advised people to avoid the area. Shortly afterward, authorities said a suspect was in custody and they weren't aware of any injuries.
Carolina Beach Police Chief Chris Spivey told reporters that multiple shots were fired from what investigators believe was a rifle, and that a weapon has been recovered.
He said investigators didn't think there were any other suspects.
An elementary school was placed on lockdown and streets were closed during the situation, which drew numerous officers to the area.
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