UPDATE: Shots Fired Led to School Lockdowns
The Zanesville Police Department released a statement saying five people are now in custody following a fight that led to those shots being fired Tuesday afternoon. Zanesville Police Chief Kenneth Miller said officers were dispatched to 727 Seborn Avenue around noon. Upon arrival, the suspects fled the scene on foot to the area of Woodlawn Cemetery, where they were later apprehended and an air soft gun was recovered. Miller said officers then located additional suspects in the area and recovered other firearms. Once all subjects were apprehended, the surrounding schools released their lockdown. Miller said charges are pending and no names are being released at this time. The incident remains under investigation.
