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A report of an armed person has prompted a lockdown at two Hartford schools, police say

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, at 65 Van Block Ave. and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, 280 Huyshope Ave., are on “Code Yellow” alert, which means doors are locked and movement in the schools are limited. The lockdown is precautionary, Lt. Paul Cicero says.

Kinsella School at 65 Van Block Ave, and Sport Science Academy at 280 Huyshope on code yellow lockdown. Reports of an armed individual in the area. One gun recovered, one person detained. Lock down is PRECAUTIONARY at this time. More as it becomes available. -LT. PC pic.