Forsyth Tech students asked to shelter in place on Winston-Salem campus, police say there is no active shooter situation

Winston-Salem Prep student shot himself in the hand at Forsyth Tech, leading to lockdown, massive police response.

Shannon Howard James Pitts of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, on a field trip at Forsyth Technical Community College, shot himself in the hand, leading to a lockdown of the school and a massive police response, Winston-Salem police said.

Shots reported at college in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM — Someone reported gunshots at Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday morning, but it wasn't clear Thursday afternoon what happened.

Police: No active shooter on Winston-Salem community college campus

The college posted on its social media pages that the campus was on lockdown with a shelter in place.

Police evacuate Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem. Shooting reported on campus.

Update: Police say there’s no active threat; info on whether anyone is in custody or injured has not been released.

Police evacuate Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem. Shooting reported on campus.

Developing: The college issued an alert at 11:30 a.m. confirming law enforcement are on scene responding to a shooting.

Police evacuate Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem. Shooting reported on campus.

Update: Police say there’s no active threat; info on whether anyone is in custody or injured has not been released.