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At least three people are thought to have been wounded after a shooting at a high school prom. | At least three people are thought to have been wounded after a shooting at a high school prom. |
It is not known if anyone was killed in the shooting, which happened at Antigo High School, Wisconsin, and gunman is reported to be in custody. | |
According to local media, Langlade Co. Sheriff officials confirmed the incident took place just after 11pm and the Aspirus Langlade Hospital said it had treated at least three people. | |
A press release handed out to local journalists from Antigo Police Chief said the “shooter is in custody and all three parties were transported to the hospital". | |
It added: “Officers were in the parking lot patrolling the activities and heard the shots and an officer immediately fired upon the shooters, stopping the threat.” | |
“All the people within the prom were eventually escortedfrom the school and safe. The victim’s families have been notified. We believe the scene is secure and do not see a further threat to the community at this time”. |