The authorities are handling a ‘very active situation’ in Davidson County in the US state of North Carolina, and residents were told to take shelter, local media reports said, quoting the Denton fire department.

A situation occurred near the intersection of Ebel Church Road and M H Drive in the early hours of Thursday, and the Denton Fire Department posted an urgent Facebook announcement.

Residents were told to avoid the area or take immediate shelter and lock all doors and windows, with limited information given.

The community is on edge as no further updates are available.

‘Very active situation’ draws multi-agency response Law enforcement agencies from across the Piedmont Triad, including Randolph and Guilford Counties, joined forces with Davidson County authorities late Wednesday night as a tense situation unfolded.

The area has seen helicopters and SWAT team members, with a tight perimeter in place, and occasional reports of gunshots in recent hours.

Randolph County officials have verified their assistance with a shooting, but no more confirmed details have been shared.