Knoxville, Tennessee- The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) said there are multiple victims, including a KPD police officer, after a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School, Tennessee on Monday afternoon.
Police said Officers were called to the school around 3:15 on the report of a “male subject who was possibly armed in the school.”
When officers approached the male with the gun, shots were fired, according to a press release.
A KPD officer was shot at least once and was taken to UT Medical Center with injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening.
One male was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release. Another person was detained for further investigation.
Statement by the Knoxville Police Department
There are no other known gunshot victims, KPD said. We have no official word on the identities of the victims at this time.
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School. Multiple gunshot victims reported, including a KPD officer. The investigation remains active at this time. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/ViQirnQSpx
Superintendent Bob Thomas said on Twitter that the school building has been secured and that all students who were not involved have been released to reunite with their families.
The school building has been secured and students who were not involved in the incident have been released to their families.
In addition to the TBI leading the investigation into the shooting, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also responding to the scene.
MEDIA: TBI agents are responding to a shooting incident in the area of Austin-East High School in Knoxville. PIO @TBILeslie is en route. Additional information will be provided when possible.
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