A Jonesboro school was placed on lockdown Tuesday following reports of gunfire in a nearby area, though no injuries or property damage were reported.
According to the Nettleton School District, the lockdown at Nettleton STEAM began shortly before 1:15 p.m. after authorities received a report of shots heard on Mary Jane Drive. The district lifted the lockdown just before 3 p.m., confirming students and staff were safe.
Jonesboro Police Department spokesperson Sally Smith stated that officers detained three individuals in connection with the incident. No further details about the detained individuals have been released.
While police investigated the area, Craighead County Sheriff’s Deputies were stationed at the school as a precautionary measure.
Investigators currently have no reports of injuries or property damage related to the incident.