Shooting investigation leads to lockdown at Evanston Township High School, police say

Updated 42 minutes ago
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A shooting investigation led to a precautionary lockdown at Evanston Township High School on Thursday, police said.



Evanston police said a shooting happened at Mason Park, located at Church Street and Dodge Avenue.

The high school was placed under a precautionary soft lockdown, police said.

Police urged people to avoid the area.



Evanston police said no injuries had been reported at Mason Park.

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