AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Schools in Amityville are in lockout after reports of a shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to the school district’s superintendent.

A shooting occurred just before 2 p.m. in the vicinity of Oldfield Avenue in Amityville Village, Dr. Mary Kelly, superintendent of the Amityville Union Free School District tweeted.

Schools are currently in lockout, and dismissal is being held, she said.

The superintendent is in contact with the police department.

At 1:55 pm, I was contacted by police officers from SCPD and AVPD, who informed me that a shooting had occurred in the vicinity of Oldfield Ave in Amityville Village. Schools are in lockout, dismissal is being held. I am in communication with PD and will keep you informed. — Dr. Mary T. Kelly (@AmityvilleSupt) June 4, 2019

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