A coyote that led the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and wildlife officers on a chase around St. John's today has been killed .

It was not immediately clear who shot the coyote.

Reports of the animal were first made to the Department of Natural Resources around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The lone coyote was spotted in the Ropewalk Lane area.

Throughout the day, calls continued to come in from around the city — from LeMarchant Road to Quidi Vidi Lake.

The sightings led an elementary school to keep students inside during lunch hour, as a precaution.

Bishop Feild Elementary made the decision after being contacted by the RNC.

Officers caught the coyote just after 2 p.m. near the McDonald's restaurant on Torbay Road.