A portion of East 38th Street is closed as Erie Police investigate a vehicle that may contain a potential destructive device.
According to authorities at the scene, the vehicle is located near Marion Street, across from JoAnna Connell Elementary School. As a precaution, the school has been placed on lockdown while police work to secure the area and further assess the situation.
East 38th Street is currently blocked beginning at Marion Street, and motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
There is no word yet on how long the road closure or lockdown will remain in effect. Police continue to investigate, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details are confirmed.