Boy shot, wounded at Tennessee school; juvenile sought

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Boy shot, wounded at Tennessee school; juvenile sought

Associated Press | Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:16 p.m.

Police respond Thursday to the scene of a shooting in Memphis, Tenn. Authorities say a boy was shot and wounded at a school.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A boy was shot and wounded Thursday at a school in Memphis, Tenn., authorities said.

The shooting was reported at Cummings School, Memphis police said in a statement. The school includes grades kindergarten through eighth, according to its website.

The boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition and authorities said they are looking for a second boy who they believe to be the shooter. They did not release the ages of either one.

Shelby County Schools said in a statement that the school was placed on lockdown and that parents have been notified.

Students and faculty were being moved from the school to a staging area, police said.

Photos and video from the scene showed dozens of police cars outside the school.

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