(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte Police Department received a call this afternoon that shots were fired near the 1200 block of Maple Avenue.

Out of an abundance of caution, the La Porte Community School Corporation offices at the former Boston Middle School were locked down for a brief time, according to the mayor's office.  It is believed there is no present danger to the public, officials said.  According to the mayor's office, the incident is under ongoing investigation and there is no more information to release at this time.

Anyone with information should contact the City of La Porte Police Department at 219-362-9446.