Oran R-3 placed on lockdown after report of shots fired near elementary school; students are safe

ORAN, Mo. — Oran R-3 School District went into a lockdown just before noon Thursday following a report of shots fired near the elementary school.

Personnel with Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene at the elementary and high school buildings in Oran, Scott County Sheriff’s Office said via its official Facebook page

“There is no threat and the school is secure. No shots were fired. Everyone is secure,” the sheriff’s office said.

The lockdown is a precautionary measure since the report was near the school, according to law enforcement.