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Lockdown lifted at El Dorado County school after report of 'explosion or gunfire' in the area

The sheriff's office is investigating the area to find the source of the reported sounds.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — El Dorado County deputies have lifted the lockdown and released students from Union Mine High School after a report of an "explosion or gunfire" heard in the area.

Deputies responded to the area around 2:05 p.m. The sheriff's office says they are investigating the area to find the source of the reported sounds.

According to deputies, "several witnesses believed the sounds or shots heard came from an area off of the school campus."

No injuries have been reported as a result of this incident at this time.

Update, 4:08 pm The school lock downs in the area have been lifted and students have been released from school. There...

Posted by El Dorado County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, March 31, 2022

   

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