DEVELOPING: Connecticut State Police say they are responding to reports of a shooting at an elementary school.
Shortly after 9:40 a.m., police reported that a shooter was in the main office at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, according to the Hartford Courant.
There are multiple reports of injuries, according to local news outlets.
The school superintendent's office, however, said reports of a shooting are not confirmed. The district has locked down schools as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.
State police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance said they have a number of personnel on the scene to assist.
A statement on the district's website stated that afternoon kindergarten classes have been canceled.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Shortly after 9:40 a.m., police reported that a shooter was in the main office at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, according to the Hartford Courant.
There are multiple reports of injuries, according to local news outlets.
The school superintendent's office, however, said reports of a shooting are not confirmed. The district has locked down schools as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.
State police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance said they have a number of personnel on the scene to assist.
A statement on the district's website stated that afternoon kindergarten classes have been canceled.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.