Herkimer County Community College lifted a lockdown during the afternoon, and schools near the scene released students.

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Herkimer County has been the epicenter of the backlash to the gun laws.

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After Wednesday morning's shootings, nearby schools and Herkimer County Community College were placed on lockdown, the regional TV station WKTV reports.

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