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YMCA camp locked down after reports of shots fired in Preston

Jun 2, 2016, 1:00 PM | Updated: 4:59 pm

A YMCA camp is in lockdown after reports of multiple gunshots being fired in Preston. (Eastside Fir...

A YMCA camp is in lockdown after reports of multiple gunshots being fired in Preston. (Eastside Fire)

(Eastside Fire)

A YMCA camp was placed in lockdown for nearly three hours after reports that multiple gunshots were fired in Preston.

The lockdown was canceled at 2:50 p.m. King County deputies searched the area, along with its Guardian One helicopter, but no suspects were found. It is unknown who or what the target of the shooting was. The shots were heard near SE 86th Street and 311th Avenue SE. About 60 gunshots were reported, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.

The King County Sheriff’s Office reports there are no known injuries and all children are safe inside buildings.

Deputies and Guardian 1 are on scene.

Eastside firefighters responded to the scene around 1 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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