Rancho Pico Jr. High School was on a brief soft lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of “loud noises” near the school, but no evidence of shots fired was found, officials said.

The incident was initially reported as possible shots fired at about 12:35 p.m. Friday near Rancho Pico Jr. High on the 26200 block of Valencia Boulevard, according to Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“There were some noises reported, but deputies were unable to locate the source,” Miller said. “All clear.”

The school was briefly placed on a soft lockdown while deputies investigated the incident, but it was lifted after no evidence of shots fired were found, Sheriff’s officials said.

No injuries have been reported as of Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff’s officials.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.

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