Police cordon up on Speedwell Roadpublished at 15:49 BST 1 April
Clara Bullock
Live page reporter
Charlton Road has been closed from the junction of Speedwell Road to New Queen Street.
A police cordon is in place.
Summary
A man is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a shooting in Bristol
Police said gunshots were fired at a car on Speedwell Road at lunchtime
Officers are hunting for a man who left the scene on a black and grey electric bike
Ch Insp James Clements said "significant resources" were being used to find the gunman
Four schools in Bristol were put in lockdown, as a precaution, due to the incident
Police cordon up on Speedwell Roadpublished at 15:49 BST 1 April
Chester Park Infant and Junior Schools in lockdownpublished at 15:44 BST 1 April
Clara Bullock
Live page reporterChester Park Infant and Junior Schools, in Lodge Causeway, have also been locked down, the school confirmed.
Police helicopter hovering above citypublished at 15:42 BST 1 April
Clara Bullock
Live page reporterThis screenshot from ADS-B Exchange shows the police helicopter has been above the area for some time.
It is currently above Lodge Causeway, the main road between Fishponds and Kingswood.
Pupils' safety is 'highest priority'published at 15:38 BST 1 April
Clara Bullock
Live page reporterIn a message sent to parents, Two Mile Hill Primary School said the school had been placed into lockdown "as a precaution" due to a "serious incident" in the area.
"During this time, no one will be able to enter or leave the school site," it added.
"We understand that this is very close to the end of the school day and may cause inconvenience, however, the safety and security of our pupils and wider community is our highest priority.
"We will provide further updates as soon as we are able."
Police incident in Speedwellpublished at 15:32 BST 1 April
BreakingClara Bullock
Live page reporterTwo schools are in lockdown and a key route is closed due to a police incident in Bristol.
Charlton Road has been closed from the junction of Speedwell Road, near the Wackum Inn, to New Queen Street.
Avon and Somerset Police have been contacted for more information about the nature of the incident.
Bristol Brunel Academy, in Speedwell Road, and Two Mile Hill Primary School, in St George, have gone into lockdown due to the incident, a spokesperson for Cabot Learning Federation told the BBC.