Police are responding to a school shooting that was described by police as a “major incident” at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia.
Students were seen running from the school and are being evacuated to the tennis courts where parents can go pick them up. It is unclear if there are still students inside the building or if the threat is ongoing.
There are reports on social media that at least one person has been shot, but the police have not confirmed at this time.
The FBI is reportedly providing assistance.
The FBI field office in Norfolk, Va. is providing assistance to Newport News police investigating this shooting, an official tells @ABC. https://t.co/beHlLEX5HG
— Alex Mallin (@alex_mallin) September 20, 2021
WJHL reports that “Officer Brandon Maynard could not confirm additional details as of 12:20 p.m. but said officers were gathering more information.”
The Achievable Dream Academy nearby has also been placed on lockdown.
The Gateway Pundit will be providing updates as the situation unfolds.
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