2 being treated for gunshot wounds following shooting at high school: Police

2 being treated for gunshot wounds following shooting at high school: Police

The injuries are not considered life threatening, police said.

September 20, 2021, 5:37 PM

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Two people are being treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, according to police. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Students at the high school were evacuated and sent to the tennis courts, according to the Newport News Police Department.

No suspect is in custody, police said at a press conference Monday afternoon.

An official with the FBI Field Office in Norfolk, Virginia, tells ABC News they are aware and providing assistance to local authorities. The ATF said it is also assisting.

Police have not publicly released the name of the suspect or motive.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News' Alexander Mallin contributed to this report.

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