Ohio High School Lockdown: Student With Gun In Custody
The teen was not described as an active shooter, and no students were injured by the suspect.
Lieutenant Mark King, spokesperson for the Toledo police, said authorities made contact with the student via negotiators. School officials said that the teenager will face immediate expulsion from school, according to the Toledo Blade.
“Before being taken into custody, police shot the teen in the foot with a bean bag,” reported Toledo News Now. “He was uninjured and taken into custody around 10:45 a.m.” local time.
The Toledo Police department confirmed via Twitter that the teen was in custody.
The suspect from Scott High School is now in custody.
— Toledo Police (@Toledo_Police) December 2, 2013
Teachers Isolated Students After Reports Of Gun On Campus
Teachers reacted quickly and did exactly what they were supposed to do in this scary situation, Lt. King explained. School is scheduled to resume as normal on Dec. 3, though the school remains on lockdown with an early dismissal for students whose parents are able to come to the scene.
This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates.
— Kristine Hope Kowalski
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