A Nebraska high school has been placed on lockdown after a student was reportedly shot in the stomach.
Authorities have launched an urgent manhunt as the suspect fled the scene from Northwest High School in Omaha on Tuesday morning.
The victim was identified as a 15-year-old student at the school, who was hospitalized in critical condition, reports KETV.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as information is confirmed.
The shooting unfolded at Northwest High School (pictured) in Omaha, Nebraska
Helicopters were scrambled to the scene to assist the search for the gunman, who was described as ‘young’ by cops. Further descriptions were not issued.
Following the shooting, nearby Marian High School and Roncalli Catholic High School were also placed on lockdown.