PS 123 Lockdown: Shots Fired Outside Harlem School In New York City, Police Say

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P.S. 123 in Harlem is under lockdown Thursday after shots were reportedly fired outside the New York City public school on West 140^th Street.

The New York City Alerts Twitter account, citing police, said a suspect only identified as a black male fled the scene. The shots were reportedly fired outside 318 West 140^th St., which is the address of P.S. 123. A charter school, Success Academy Harlem 5, is located across the street. It's unclear exactly when the shots were fired, but the tweet was sent out around 1:30 p.m.