BREAKING: Multiple Victims, Including Police Officer, in Shooting at Tennessee High School

Police in Knoxville, Tennessee responded to a shooting at a high school on Monday afternoon.

Police said one person was killed and a Knoxville Police Department officer was wounded after a male gunman opened fire at Austin-East High School.

– Officer Involved Shooting at Austin East High School – @TBInvestigation will be the lead investigating agency and provide further information as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/Hjetzf1vNT

— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) April 12, 2021

Videos from the scene showed a large police presence.

#BREAKING: Knoxville Police are reporting several people are hurt after a shooting at Austin-East High School including a Knoxville Police officer. Police and emergency crews have the immediate area closed off around the school. @6News pic.twitter.com/Ad7K8ZemAG

— Austin Martin (@AMartinNews) April 12, 2021

Multiple agencies are on the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School. Multiple gunshot victims reported, including a KPD officer. The investigation remains active at this time. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/ViQirnQSpx

— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) April 12, 2021

A reunification site has been established at the baseball field behind Austin-East High School near Wilson and S. Hembree. https://t.co/zmQGzwb6cO

— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) April 12, 2021

This story is developing and will be updated.

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