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Lockdown, shelter-in-place orders lifted at two Seattle schools after nearby shooting

A shooting near Nova High School in the city's Central District prompted the response.

SEATTLE — A lockdown at Nova High School and shelter-in-place order at Garfield High School are lifted following a shooting Thursday afternoon.

Seattle police initially reported Garfield High School was also locked down. The school was in shelter-in-place out of an abundance of caution.

Around 1:45 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call along East Cherry Street for reports of six or seven gunshots near Nova High School. 

Employees reported one bullet went through a second-story window of the school. 

No injuries were reported. 

Two vehicles were seen fleeing the area and it is believed the occupants were firing at one another.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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