GREENVILLE, S.C. — Law enforcement agencies were called to an Upstate South Carolina high school early Friday morning after a student was shot in the cafeteria, officials said.
Emergency crews were called to Southside High School around 8:30 a.m. after a 911 call referencing a student with at least one gunshot wound, according to ABC affiliate WLOS.
That student was rushed to the hospital and was conscious, according to officials.
BREAKING: Southside HS student shot; conscious, "w/ the principal, nurse" waiting on GVL deputies & EMS, school officials say. @WLOS_13
— Darren Botelho (@DarrenBotelho) May 13, 2016
Just before noon, school officials announced that the incident was an accidental shooting. Deputies said the student brought the gun to school and accidentally shot himself.
Although deputies said there is no active search for a shooter, law enforcement and district personnel will be at the school to make sure dismissal is safe and orderly.
Deputies cleared the school and did not find any additional threats, WLOS reported.
Southside High was placed on lockdown, while nearby Thomas E. Kerns Elementary has been advised by law enforcement to also go on lockdown.
Woman tells @WLOS_13 her niece was standing next to shooting victim in cafeteria. Niece says it appears "student shot himself." #LiveOnWLOS
— Darren Botelho (@DarrenBotelho) May 13, 2016
Students were allowed back in Southside around 10:30 a.m.
Blythe and Grove elementary schools have been advised to go on partial lockdown.
Investigators are continuing to talk with witnesses and believe this is an isolated incident, WLOS reported.
Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story.
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