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Active shooting situation reported in Panama City, FL

Active shooting situation reported in Panama City, FL
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(RNN) - Police responded to an active shooter situation in Panama City, FL, on Tuesday.

Local media reported at least one injury. 

Local authorities confirmed an "ongoing incident."

The shooting occurred at an apartment complex, according to a Bay County Sheriff spokeswoman who spoke to CNN.

The Panama City News Herald reported that at least one grocery store and two nearby schools are being locked down as a precaution.

The paper captured video of SWAT arriving at the scene. It reported that the suspect was believed to still be in an apartment, citing City Public Information Officer Caitlin Lawrence.

Panama City is a city on St. Andrews Bay in the northwest Florida. It has a population of 36,000 according to a 2010 census.

At least one school was on lockdown during the active shooter situation.

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