Lockdown Lifted at Several Kilgore Schools

KILGORE — There was a brief lockdown Friday afternoon at several Kilgore schools. The lockdown began after shots were reported in the area, but not at the schools. The lockdown, which began shortly after 2:45 Friday afternoon, was lifted about ten minutes later. The Lockdown occurred at Kilgore Middle School, Kilgore Intermediate School, Chandler Elementary and Kilgore Primary School. The gunfire, in a wooded area, was determined not to be a threat to the schools.