One detained after report of gunman at California school
(CBS News) — Police in Southern California responded to reports of a gunman at Highland High School Friday morning, and at least one person was hurt, reports CBS Los Angeles. 911 calls reported a man with a gun on campus around 7 a.m..
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says one person has been detained regarding a call over a person with a gun. The school has since been cleared, but the investigation is ongoing, the department says.
The station reports the person injured drove themselves to the hospital. It wasn’t clear how they were injured or whether they were shot.
The FBI was on the scene offering assistance, reports CBS News’ senior investigative producer Pat Milton.
A message posted to Highland High School principal’s Twitter account urged everyone to stay clear of campus.
Sheriff’s deputies in Palmdale also responded to reports of shots heard around 7:30 a.m. at Manzanita Elementary School, which is located about seven miles from Highland High, but searched the campus and said there was no evidence of a crime.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
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