Authorities in Norfolk, Virginia, responded to reports of gunfire near Granby High School on Tuesday afternoon, prompting emergency lockdowns at multiple nearby schools and a large police presence in the area.
According to Norfolk Police, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Harvard Street, located behind the high school campus, after reports of a shooting around 1:20 p.m. Initial investigations indicated that shots were fired near the school grounds, causing immediate concern among students, parents, and staff.
School officials confirmed that both Granby High School and Granby Elementary School were placed on lockdown as a precaution while police secured the surrounding area. Authorities later stated that no injuries had been reported, though several vehicles were damaged by gunfire during the incident.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as heavily armed officers moved through the neighborhood searching for suspects. Video footage from local news crews showed law enforcement officers surrounding apartment buildings near Harvard Street while parents anxiously waited for updates from school officials.
One Granby High School student reported discovering that her vehicle had been struck multiple times by bullets while parked near campus. The student said she was inside the school taking a test when the gunfire erupted outside.
Norfolk Public Schools later announced that the lockdowns were lifted after police determined there was no ongoing threat to students or staff. Bus routes experienced delays as officers continued their investigation into the shooting.
Police have not yet announced any arrests, and investigators continue to search for those responsible. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Norfolk Crime Line.
The incident has renewed concerns among parents and community members about safety around schools in the Norfolk area, particularly following several recent violent incidents reported across Hampton Roads.