Shots fired, schools placed in lockdown in New London

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New London, Conn./WTIC Radio - Several schools in New London went into lockdown today following reports of a shooting.

Police say they were alerted just after 11:00 a.m. to a shooting in the area of Hempstead and Franklin Streets.

A man was seen running from the area after shooting at a vehicle, police said.

Evidence was collected from the scene but no arrests have been made.

The lockdown was lifted about an hour later.

No injuries were reported.
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