Police responded to a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas.
A 17-year-old was shot in the leg, according to reporting by FOX 4 Dallas.
The shooting happened at about 1:25 p.m., according to a statement from the Dallas Independent School District (ISD).
A shooting happened at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Tuesday. (KDFW)
“Safety protocols have been implemented, and we are asking everyone to refrain from coming to the campus,” according to the statement.
Reunification plans will be shared shortly, according to the school district.
Footage of the school on social media showed a number of first responders, including police, fire and paramedics.
There was a shooting at the high school nearly a year ago, prompting the use of metal detectors and clear backpacks, according to FOX 4.
Officials with the Dallas Police Department did not immediately confirm the reports, referring Fox News Digital to Dallas ISD.
Dallas ISD officials did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
