Heritage High School shooting: Two teens shot in horrific attack and three hurt as Newport students evacuated

TWO people were shot in a horrific attack at Newport High School as students were evacuated.

arrived on Monday morning after reports of a shooting.

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The Newport News Police Department confirmed people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police said that the victims were both 17-year-old students - one of who was shot in the face and the other in the leg.

Three other students were hurt during the evacuation and taken to hospital.

The police department also shut down rumors that there were active shooters at other schools.

The suspect was taken into custody just before 3pm and cops are now investigating the motive behind the shooting.

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Students were being evacuated and sent to the school's tennis court, cops confirmed. Parents were told to meet the students there.

Officer Brandon Maynard told that cops were gathering more information after arriving at the scene.

Michelle Price from Newport News Public Schools told the outlet that it was a "major incident."

Emergency responders were also on the scene, according to local reporters.

According to , the FBI field office in is assisting Newport News police in investigating the shooting.

Virginia representative Bobby Scott said his office is "closely monitoring" the shooting at the high school.

Achievable Dream Academy was placed on lockdown following the shooting.

There is no confirmation of any fatalities so far. Police did not share any information on the suspect.

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