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North Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in boy's bathroom, police say

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SKYFOX flew over the E. Washington Rhodes School, which was placed on lockdown after a gun was found inside.  PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an incident at a North Philadelphia school that resulted in a lockdown.

Authorities say the incident happened at the E Washington Rhodes School on W Clearfield Street in the North Philadelphia section of the city.

Police say a firearm was found in the boy's bathroom inside the school. Law enforcement is also investigating the possibility of the gun being discharged on the first floor of the school building, according to officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities say there are no reported injuries at this time, but the firearm was recovered.

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