A suspect has been arrested following an active shooter situation at Scioto High School in Columbus, Ohio, according to police.
“SWAT made an arrest, gun taken, no injuries. Excellent job by our officers!” Columbus Police wrote on Twitter.
Police were called to the scene at around 8:30 local time on Friday, NBC 4 reported.
Columbus Police announced the incident on Twitter, urging people to avoid the area.
ACTIVE SHOOTER AT SCHOOL:An active shooter has been reported at Scioto High School@S. High St. Please stay out of the area.#CPD
— Columbus Ohio Police (@ColumbusPolice) September 8, 2017
Authorities say the school has been placed on lockdown and officers are searching the building.
There have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the incident.
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