Heights HS temporarily locked down after student shot in parking lot, school tells parents

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A message about the shooting and a precautionary lockdown was sent to Heights High parents Thursday afternoon.

HOUSTON, Texas -- A Heights High School student was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after what the school says was a shooting in an outdoor parking area.

Principal Wendy Hampton informed Heights High parents through a message, saying no other students were hurt and the building is secure. The campus was placed on a temporary lockdown as a precautionary measure while police investigate the shooting, Hampton's message read. Houston ISD stated the incident was described to officials as a discharge of a firearm at about 1:15 p.m.Authorities did not immediately disclose whether anyone was being sought or taken into custody.

 

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