No one was injured.

ST. PETERSBURG – Officers are investigating a shooting at the Allendale Methodist Church pre-school, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Police said they were notified of the shooting shortly after 3 p.m. today (Aug. 22). There were 11 children in the classroom, all age 2. A total of 44 children who attend the pre-school, 3903 Haines Road.

No one was injured.

Late Thursday, St. Petersburg police said they do not know where the bullet originated. The department is actively investigating. If anyone has information, please call (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD to tip 411.

The church, which is known for its social and community activism, released this statement on its Facebook page:

“This afternoon around 3 p.m., what police say appears to be a stray bullet came through one of our preschool classrooms. Thankfully, no children, teachers, or staff were injured.

“Our teachers immediately took the children to the chapel, locked down the campus, and called police. Officers arrived shortly after the incident and are now conducting their investigation. At this point, we don’t have any information from the police on where the bullet came from but they do assure us that there is no ongoing risk. Given that the bullet fell just inside the window, it appears to have been fired at a great distance, and not be a targeted shooting, according to the police.

“All of our parents have been notified and are coming to pick up their children now. The school will be closed tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, the St. Petersburg Police will be providing additional patrol and security. “We are extremely grateful that no one was injured and appreciate the fast action of our teachers, staff and the St. Pete Police to keep everyone safe.” St Petersburg Police | Allendale United Methodist Church | Pre-School Shooting | Crime | Tampabay News | News Tampa #StPetersburgPolice #AllendaleUnitedMethodistChurch #PreSchoolShooting #Crime #TampabayNews #NewsTampa