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GREENVILLE, SC (AP, FOX Carolina) - Authorities have arrested a gunman who they say prompted a massive manhunt and the lock down of 10 schools after he shot at a police officer.

Investigators say 25-year-old Patrick Dean Lowrance was arrested Friday night at a Greenville apartment. They say he gave up peacefully and was taken to the hospital to treat a gunshot wound to his shoulder.

Authorities say Lowrance drove off in a stolen SUV after a Greenville police tried to pull him over Friday morning. He was later found at an apartment complex and fired shots at an officer before disappearing into the woods.

The shooting happened about 10 a.m. near Mauldin Road and Cavalier Drive.

The lockdown at four public schools, three private schools, two colleges and a special education center has been lifted.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

Several schools, colleges locked down

Christ Church Episcopal School, which is near the search area, said all facilities on the campus were locked down.

St. Joseph's Catholic School said its campus was locked down, as well.

Greenville County Schools said Sara Collins Elementary School, Washington Center and Sterling School were also locked down. The district said JL Mann High School was placed on partial lock down.

Officials with the district said the media would be notified if there is a change to the release schedule for students at those schools. A message has been sent to parents with students affected by the manhunt (click here to read the message).

Greenville Technical College's Barton Campus said its campus is also locked down. The school said afternoon classes at that campus were canceled because of the search.

Virginia College said its campus is also locked down.

The Patrick Center, a special needs facility run by the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board was also locked down.

Mauldin Christian Academy was also locked down.

Wilfong said parents should leave their children inside the schools that have been locked down. She said students are safe in those locations.

(This report courtesy WHNS and FoxCarolina.com)