Janesville Schools on Lockdown After Reported Shots Fired

Police respond to incident on Clark Street, schools restrict movement

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Janesville Police Department is currently responding to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Clark Street. Several local schools, including St. John Vianney, Roosevelt Elementary, and St. Paul's Lutheran, have been placed on lockdown as a precaution, though normal activities inside the buildings are continuing. Rock County dispatch reported that people were seen in cars around the area when the shots were fired. The investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

School lockdowns are a serious safety measure taken in response to potential threats, disrupting normal operations and causing concern in the community. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and quick response from law enforcement to ensure the well-being of students and staff.

The details

According to the police department and Rock County dispatch, the report of shots fired came in just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday from the 300 block of Clark Street in Janesville. In response, the nearby St. John Vianney School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School were placed on lockdown, restricting movement in and out of the buildings while allowing normal activities to continue inside.

  • The report of shots fired came in just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Janesville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responding to the reported incident and implementing the school lockdowns.

Rock County Dispatch

The agency that received the initial report of shots fired and relayed information to the police department.

St. John Vianney School

One of the local schools placed on lockdown as a precaution.

Roosevelt Elementary School

One of the local schools placed on lockdown as a precaution.

St. Paul's Lutheran School

One of the local schools placed on lockdown as a precaution.

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What’s next

The Janesville Police Department is continuing its investigation into the reported shots fired incident.

The takeaway

This lockdown situation serves as a reminder of the importance of quick response and coordination between law enforcement and local schools to ensure the safety of students and staff in the face of potential threats.