Shooting near Fulton County elementary school under investigation; Campus placed on hard lockdown

Shooting near Fulton County elementary school under investigation; Campus placed on hard lockdown

Palmetto Elementary School in Fulton County is on a hard lockdown after a shooting occurred outside the school, officials said.

Fulton County Schools confirmed that all students are safe and that no students were involved in the incident.

Police activity remains ongoing near the campus as investigators work the scene. As a precaution, students will be transported to Bear Creek Middle School, where they can be picked up by parents or guardians.

School officials are asking parents and community members not to come to Palmetto Elementary while the school remains on lockdown, citing safety concerns.

Additional updates will be shared with families as more information becomes available.

This is a developing story. Check back with CBS News Atlanta for updates.

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