DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A local lodge is closed after the mayor of Steelton Borough declared a state of emergency following a Friday evening shooting that police are investigating.

A large police presence could be seen after shots were reportedly fired at the 100 block of Frank S. Brown Boulevard, in the area of the Cyrene Elks Lodge, just after 4:30 p.m., borough police said in a news release.

There were no victims from the shooting, but police said that they did find numerous shell casings and projectiles.

A state of emergency was declared by Steelton Borough Mayor Ciera Dent who described the Cryerne Lodge as a “public safety hazard” after the shooting

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“Whereas, this proclamation serves as notice to the Steelton Elks, Cyrene Lodge, located at 140 Frank S. Blvd. in Steelton, Pa has been identified as a nuisance property, a public safety hazard, and place servicing unlawful and tumultuous assemblies to the residents of Steelton Borough,” Mayor Dent said in a statement.

Because of the state of emergency, “all activities and events within the Cyrene Lodge to cease and desist immediately,” Mayor Dent said.

Under Pennsylvania law, a mayor can issue a state of emergency in order to “effectually preserve the public peace within the borough, the mayor shall have the power to prevent and suppress mobs, riots and unlawful and tumultuous assemblies.”

The shooting is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact them at (717)-856-8137.

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