CINCINNATI — A 13-year-old was taken to Cincinnati Children's after a shooting near Taft High School Thursday afternoon, police said.
Cincinnati police said officers responded to the 1400 block of John Street just before 4 p.m. for a report of a shooting. A 13-year-old boy was found shot in his arm. He was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for treatment and is expected to be OK.
Police at the scene said the teen was a student shot shortly after dismissal time. In a statement, Cincinnati Public Schools said its security team responded immediately, bringing students back into the school building after the shooting. Dozens of police units then blocked off the area around the school to investigate.
"All after-school activities have been canceled," CPS said in its statement. "As a precaution, there will be additional security and counselors at Taft High School tomorrow to provide continued support for students and staff."
Police said there is no suspect information at this time.
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