Downtown Manteo closed Thursday as officials responded to an active public safety situation. Police investigated a reported shooting on Queen Elizabeth Avenue and determined the report was unfounded. Nearby residents were told to stay inside, keep away from windows and follow any instructions from law enforcement. The closure was lifted, and downtown reopened Thursday morning.
13News Now reported that police received a 911 call about a reported shooting on Queen Elizabeth Avenue at 10:17 a.m. and closed downtown streets.
As the situation unfolded, town officials also asked people nearby to remain indoors, stay away from windows and follow any instructions provided by law enforcement, according to WAVY. The town notice advised people not to travel to the downtown area or attempt to pass through road closures, and asked people to avoid downtown Manteo until further notice.
Area Reopens, but Caution Urged
By Thursday morning, downtown Manteo had reopened after the temporary closure. Police remained downtown as a precaution while normal activity resumed, according to wtkr.com.
Police determined the reported shooting on Queen Elizabeth Avenue was unfounded.
Timeline
Police received the call at 10:17 a.m., and downtown had reopened by the time WAVY published its report at 10:52 a.m. Residents and visitors passing through downtown Manteo should follow law enforcement instructions.
