Lake Charles, La. - Ralph Wilson Elementary School on Opelousas Street was placed under “precautionary lockdown” on Wednesday morning, due to a shooting death in the 1500 block of Fournet Street. All students and faculty are reportedly safe, and the lock down has been lifted.

According to KPLC, the Lake Charles Police Department are investigating the incident as a homicide. The matter of death has yet to be confirmed and there is no report yet of a suspect in the shooting.

Neighbors reportedly heard and argument that was followed by gunshots.

Stay posted for more details.

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