Police are searching for three suspects after gunshots prompted the lockdown of a North York public school.

Police say two parents heard gunfire at about 1:26 p.m. near Shoreham Public School. The sound of gunshots were coming from Grandravine Drive in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue area.

The school was placed under lockdown. It was lifted more than an hour later at 2:40 p.m.

Toronto police Const. Tony Vella says investigators are looking for three suspects, one of whom is described as a black male.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-TIPS.