BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) is responding to a critical incident near High Ridge Road just north of Gateway Boulevard, officials said Monday.
Police asked residents to avoid the area bounded by High Ridge Road, Miner Road and Gateway Boulevard while officers remain on the scene. Authorities said schools and businesses within the affected area were placed on lockdown as a precaution, although the incident did not occur at a school. The lockdowns have since been lifted.
There is no threat to the public.
In a statement, the BBPD urged the community to steer clear of the neighborhood and said more information will be released as it becomes available.
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