CINCINNATI — Romero Academy in West Price Hill was placed on a very brief lockdown Thursday morning after a student was injured by a suspected projectile, according to Cincinnati police.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said the incident was initially called in to police as a shooting at around 11:30 a.m. However, when police arrived, Theetge said they determined the student was not hit by a bullet and emphasized that the incident was not a shooting.
A 14-year-old student suffered a scrape on her elbow and was not seriously hurt; Theetge called the incident one of "mischief." Police have not released what hit the girl, but Theetge said police are looking into what the projectile was and how it made its way through a window of the school.
Though a large police presence responded to the school initially, Theetge said students returned to classes quickly and the school day has resumed as normal.
Romero Academy issued a statement to parents and community members which said no weapons were found on the school's property.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Cincinnati Police Department for their swift action during this situation and their continued support through the end of the school day," reads the statement. "We are truly proud of our staff for their immediate response and adherence to school security protocols. They did everything to keep your children safe and calm."
The school said classes will be held as normal on Friday, but Cincinnati police will be on site "out of an abundance of caution."
Theetge said the incident is still under investigation by CPD.
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