All clear given after shots fired call near Troy school

Due to the proximity to School 12, the school was placed under lockout.

Police say there is no threat to public safety. All units were cleared from the scene.

@TroyNYPolice are on scene near the railroad tracks behind School 12 (1st Street) where a caller reported having heard shots fired. School 12 is in a precautionary lock out. No suspects have been located, patrols are investigating to determine if shots were actually fired.

— Troy Police Department (Troy, NY) (@TroyNYPolice) October 14, 2020

All students/staff are safely inside. Expect a police presence at the scene until the investigation is complete.

— Troy Police Department (Troy, NY) (@TroyNYPolice) October 14, 2020

We have determined a flare gun was discharged in a wooded area near railroad tracks in South Troy near 1st St. Due to the proximity to area schools, preventative measures were taken but at no point were any students/staff involved in the incident. Units are clear from the scene.

— Troy Police Department (Troy, NY) (@TroyNYPolice) October 14, 2020