Person shot near DeKalb County school, officials say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a reported shooting near a DeKalb County School on Wednesday afternoon.

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DeKalb County school officials said an unknown male was shot at a nearby AutoZone and ran down the street close to Ronald E McNair Jr High School, where he called 911.

School officials said the male is not a student or associated with the school.

The school district confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that the school is on lockdown as a precaution. Emergency responders and police arrived to assist the man.

This is a developing story. A Channel 2 Action News photographer is headed to the scene, with LIVE coverage beginning on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m.

Channel 2 Action News has reached out to DKPD for more information. At this time, police say investigators are still working to learn what happened.

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