ONE student has been shot at a local high school as first responders rush to secure the scene.
Police responded to Erie High School in Erie, Pennsylvania, Monday morning after gunfire erupted.
Officials confirmed one person at the school was shot; however, it’s unclear whether the victim was a student or staff member.
The victim was transported to a local hospital in good condition, Erie police said.
The name and age of the victim were not immediately released.
A post on the Erie Public Schools Facebook page confirmed that a shooting had occurred at the school.
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School officials also confirmed a person was taken into custody.
“Attention Erie High Families: There has been a shooting at Erie High. The building is on hard lockdown with a police presence on campus. A person is in custody.
“We are coordinating with law enforcement and are arranging an intentional dismissal process, including parent pick-up, now,” the school announcement said.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the area. A large police presence remains at the school.
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