School shooting reported in Newtown, Conn.

NEWTOWN, Conn . (AP) State police say they are assisting local police with a situation in Newtown amid reports of a school shooting .

The school superintendent 's office says the district has locked down schools as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of students and staff. The superintendent's secretary, Kathy June, says reports of a shooting are not confirmed.

State police spokesman Lt. Paul Vance says they have a number of personnel on the scene to assist.

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