A lockdown has been lifted at three Tupelo schools as police continue to investigate at a nearby location.

Tupelo Middle School, Pierce Street Elementary, and the Fillmore Center were locked down Friday morning due to a heavy law enforcement presence around the area of Milford and Ida streets. The educational facilities resumed regularly scheduled activities just after noon.

Local police have asked the public to avoid the immediate areas around Milford and Ida streets at this time. No further information was made available.

This is a developing story.

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