ERIE, PA – Police in Erie, Pennsylvania, reported that one person was shot at Erie High School. Police did not say whether the victim was a student or faculty member or who fired the shots.
Police said the shooting victim survived and is in stable condition.
“Erie Police confirm that a single individual at Erie High School has been shot. The individual is in good condition and has been transported to the hospital. More information to follow as we receive it,” the department said. “Erie Police responded to Erie High School for an emergency. Police have secured the building. There is a high presence of police cars. Please avoid the area.”
The school was put into lockdown after the shooting.
It has since been confirmed that the victim was a student, and the shooter fled the school. The shooter was not in custody as of 11 am.
The incident happened at around 9:25 am.
The school district issued the following statement:
Attention Erie High families: There has been a shooting at Erie High. The building is on hard lockdown with a police presence on campus. We are coordinating with law enforcement and are arranging an intentional dismissal process, including parent pick-up, now. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. More information will be coming shortly. Please stay connected to all district communication channels.