A reported shots-fired incident near the Conewago Inn in Newberry Township, York County, Pennsylvania, prompted local authorities to issue a temporary shelter-in-place alert for residents in the surrounding area Wednesday morning.
According to information provided by York County Emergency Management, an alert was initially sent to residents at approximately 11:00 a.m., warning of an active police incident in the township.
The incident was later reported to have occurred near the Conewago Inn on York Haven Road, where the township’s public safety department asked people in the area to remain indoors and shelter in place while authorities responded.
Dispatchers confirmed that a report of shots fired had been received in the area around the same time. Despite the seriousness of the report and the resulting police response, authorities indicated that no injuries were reported.
The shelter-in-place order remained in effect while officials assessed the situation and worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire. Residents were encouraged to remain indoors and follow instructions from local authorities while the police response was underway.
The temporary safety measure caused concern among residents and people in the surrounding Newberry Township area, particularly as police activity continued near the historic inn.
At approximately 12:05 p.m., the township’s public safety department confirmed that the shelter-in-place order had been lifted. Residents were subsequently able to resume normal activities, although authorities continued to address the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the reported shots-fired incident, including what led to the police response, remain subject to investigation. No injuries were reported in the information provided by authorities.
Residents are encouraged to rely on official updates from local law enforcement and emergency management officials for confirmed information and to avoid spreading unverified claims about the incident.
The situation highlights the importance of following emergency alerts and shelter-in-place instructions during active police incidents.
