North Philadelphia School lockdown lifted after bullet found in building

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Friday, December 20, 2019
North Philadelphia School on lockdown after bullet found in building
A North Philadelphia Elementary school is on lockdown after a bullet was found in the building.

North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A North Philadelphia school was on lockdown after a bullet was found in the building on Friday afternoon.



911 received a call stating James R Ludlow Elementary School was on lockdown due to a bullet being found.



The principal placed the school on lockdown at 12:54 p.m. and school safety was notified.



At 2:13 p.m. the lockdown was lifted without incident.



The bullet was reportedly found in the school gym.

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