MODESTO, Calif. — A Modesto elementary school has been placed on precautionary lockdown this morning as police investigate a deadly assault nearby.
According to Modesto Police, officers responded to reports of an assault near Monterey Avenue and Thrasher Avenue, close to Orville Wright Elementary School. When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from injuries. The victim later died.
The school was placed on lockdown around 9:30 a.m. while officers responded to the area. District officials said all students and staff have remained safe on campus as classroom activities have continued during the lockdown…