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1 person injured, 1 in custody after shooting at Florida high school, authorities say

Michelle MarkApr 20, 2018, 19:23 IST

The Forest High School in Ocala Florida where a shooting occurred on Friday, April 20, 2018, the local sheriff's office said.Google Maps

One person is injured and another is in custody after a shooting at a Florida high school, authorities said.
The injured person is being treated by medics, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

One person is injured and a suspect is in custody following a shooting on Friday at Forest High School in Ocala, Florida, the sheriff's office said.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on its Facebook page that the injured person is being treated by medics and that residents should avoid the area.

A Marion Public Schools spokesperson told CNN that the injured person was a student who was shot in the ankle.

The shooting comes on the 19th anniversary of a deadly shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado, prompting school walkouts and protests against gun violence.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.