PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth are investigating reports of shots fired near Churchland Primary & Intermediate School, but investigators say no one was hurt.
Officers say they were called to the 5700 block of Hedgerow Lane around 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 20 for a call of shots fired. Investigators at the scene did not find any shell casings.
Police later learned that a school bus was nearby at the time of the reported shooting. The bus driver told police that the bus was on River Shore Road when the gunshots were heard, but the driver did not see any gunmen.
Again, no shell casings were found in the area and no injuries were reported. At this time, police do not think the shots were directed at the school bus or anyone inside.
The case remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help police, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.