A Jacksonville Elementary school went on brief lock down this morning as police officers had a foot chase with a wanted suspect.
According to a press release from Jacksonville Police Commander Doug Thompson, an officer observed a 17-year old male juvenile that had a valid arrest warrant near Lincoln Elementary School.
The warrant stemmed from a reported shooting at the corner of Dunlap and North Main on Thursday, September 21st.
After a brief foot pursuit, the juvenile was taken into custody.
In addition to the warrant for aggravated discharge of a firearm, the juvenile was arrested for resisting and/or obstructing a peace officer and possession of a firearm by someone under the age of 18.
As a precaution, Lincoln Elementary School was placed briefly on lock down for a short period of time.
The juvenile remains held at the Morgan County Jail.