The Brief
- A Rockwall elementary school was placed in secure status on Wednesday after reports of gunshots near the school.
- Police later determined the gunshots came from a resident shooting at squirrels on his property.
- No injuries were reported related to the incident.
ROCKWALL, Texas – Furry suspects were to blame for a Rockwall elementary school being placed in secure status on Wednesday.
Squirrel shooter causes school lockdown
Rockwall Police reported gunshots near Ridge Road West at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. During their investigation, a nearby elementary school was placed on lockdown.
Police later discovered that a resident with acreage was shooting at squirrels.
Once police discovered the cause of the shooting, the lockdown was lifted.…