'Lockout' at Fort Meade schools lifted after reports of shots being heard in area were unfounded

A "lockout" at several schools in the Fort Meade area has been lifted after reports of shots being heard in the area were discovered to be unfounded, according to officials.

The following schools were temporarily placed on lockout status, which means no one is allowed in or out of the building:

- West Meade EEC

- Manor View ES

- Meade Heights ES

- Pershing Hill ES

- MacArthur MS

- Meade MS

- Meade HS

- CAT-North

Officials said the lockout was lifted as their investigation revealed the reports of the shots being heard were unfounded. Officials stated the lockout was implemented as a precaution.