Halifax Regional Police say one person is in custody after officers responded to a weapons complaint Monday morning at Charles P. Allen High School.
In a release issued shortly after 10 a.m., police said there is no threat to public safety.
“Police are asking the public to remain out of the area to allow officers to conduct the investigation,” it said.
Just after 11 a.m., HRP spokesperson Const. Nicolas Gagnon said he could confirm there were injuries, but not how many. He said more information will be provided as soon as it’s available.
Posts by students on social media from inside the school suggest as many as three people have been taken to hospital.
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education tweeted shortly after 10 a.m. that the school was in a hold and secure and parents have been notified.
Shortly after, the centre for education said Charles P. Allen High will be closing for the day.
“All students are safe and there is currently no threat to public safety,” it said.
Global News has contacted the centre for education for comment.
More to come.
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