• City officials of Erie, Pennsylvania, said a shooting occurred at a local high school.
  • One person was shot but is in "good condition."
  • Erie Public Schools said the building is currently on lockdown. 

Pennsylvania officials confirmed on Tuesday that one person was shot at Erie High School.

"The individual is in good condition and has been transported to the hospital," city officials said. "More information to follow as we receive it. Please continue to avoid the area."

According to city officials, there is a "high presence" of police on the premises and students are safe. 

 

Erie Public Schools released a statement to families on their Facebook, saying that the school is on lockdown and echoing officials warning to stay away from the area until further instruction.

"The building is on hard lockdown with a police presence on campus," the statement said. "We are coordinating with law enforcement and are arranging an intentional dismissal process, including parent pick-up, now."

 The district added that dismissal will occur once they get a green light from the police. 

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