OLATHE, KANSAS — An Administrator and School Resource Officer were shot at Olathe East High School this morning. They are both currently in the emergency room, we do not know their condition as of now.
The incident occurred in the office area.
A suspect has been taken into custody, no students were injured and the suspect has been taken into police custody.
Police and school officials currently have a reunification area for parents. Parents are being requested to convene at the Family Video at 12708 South Black Bob Road to pick up their students.
District officials say the school has been secured and there is no longer any active threat.
Parents are being asked not to go to the school at this time. if you need to be reunited with your student, please go to the “family unification center” at Family Video.
From the Olathe Public Schools Twitter
“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.”
This is a developing story.
