Police shot and killed a man in his 50s at a high school in El Paso, Texas.
Authorities said an El Paso Independent School District officer shot the man outside the Franklin High School campus in west El Paso.
The incident occurred before classes started, around 6 a.m., and no students were injured.
Some students who were participating in a cross-country race and were nearby at the time were taken to a safe area.
School principal Amanda Bowser issued a statement Thursday morning confirming that classes were canceled due to an “overnight incident.”
Police officials say an El Paso Independent School District officer shot someone at Franklin High School on the West El Paso campus.
The surrounding area will remain closed while the investigation is underway.
“Police are investigating, please stay away from the area,” it said in an alert posted on the school’s website.
“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority and we are working closely with law enforcement to address the situation.”
El Paso ISD issued a statement confirming that no students were involved.
“There is no danger to the community, students or staff. One person died as a result of this incident. Outside agencies are assisting El Paso ISD with the investigation.”
The El Paso Independent School District serves 95 schools and more than 60,000 students in West Texas, making it the largest school police department in the region.
Police Chief Manuel Chavira said his team received an initial report of an incident that took place on campus Thursday morning.
He assured the community that no students, teachers or staff were affected.
The surrounding area will remain closed while the investigation is underway.
The incident occurred before classes started and no students were injured.
School principal Amanda Bowser issued a statement Thursday morning confirming that classes were canceled due to an “overnight incident.”
Nearby Coronado High School issued a statement Thursday morning confirming it would be a “normal school day” despite the incident.
“We will have additional police officers patrolling the area,” the school said.
