BREAKING: School Resource Officer, Faculty Member Shot At Kansas High School

Olathe, KS – A school resource officer and a school administrator were shot at Olathe East High School on Friday morning.

Authorities received the first 911 call about the incident at the high school located at 127th Street and Black Bob Road at about 10:41 a.m. on March 4, KCTV reported.

Police said the shooting took place in the school’s office but have not released any information about what led up to the incident or who was involved.

The suspect has been taken into custody and police said there was no active threat to the school, KCTV reported.

Police said no students were injured in the shooting.

The wounded officer and the school administrator were both transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Authorities have not released the identity of the wounded officer or the faculty member, nor have they released any information on their medical conditions.

CRITICAL INCIDENT: Olathe East High School. School Resource Officer Shot and injured, Administrator Shot and injured. Occurred in Office Area. Suspect in custody. Stand by on reunification area. No active threat at this time. No reports of injured students at this time.

— Olathe Police (@OlathePolice) March 4, 2022

The school remained in lockdown and parents and community members were asked to avoid the area, KSHB reported.

“Olathe East is currently under lock down due to an active shooting situation on campus,” the school district tweeted. “Please know that law enforcement is on site and the building is secured. Olathe East and surrounding school buildings have been secured.”

Olathe Families: Olathe East is currently under lock down due to an active shooting situation on campus. Please know that law enforcement is on site and the building is secured. Olathe East and surrounding school buildings have been secured. We are working on reunification plans.

— Olathe Public Schools (@olatheschools) March 4, 2022

BREAKING: Special Agents from @ATFKansasCity are on scene and providing assistance in the investigation of a reported shooting at Olathe East High School, Olathe, KS. Follow @OlathePolice for updates on this investigation. pic.twitter.com/KVRY5qB7CN

— ATF Kansas City (@ATFKansasCity) March 4, 2022

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