ASHFORD: Shortly before 8:00 PM Ashford Police came over the radio declaring emergency radio traffic at Frank Larkin Park in Ashford. Reports that shots were fired in the back of the park.
RSN does not know what event was going on at the park. Ashford Police reported people were running from the park making a fast exit.
Multiple Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Kinsey Police, rolled to assist Ashford Police. Ashford Police Chief Melvin Anderson was on the scene. Chief Anderson instructed Ashford to direct traffic to get the park cleared quickly.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies moved to the Marathon after clearing the park. Crowds were congregating at the Marathon and deputies responded to clear the congregation and maintain peace. Law Enforcement then moved to the Inland checking to make sure all ok.
No one is reported to be injured.
UPDATED @ 8:34 PM
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