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Valley Forge High: Gun Incident Sparks Evacuation
20 Apr
Summary
- A self-inflicted gunshot occurred in the school cafeteria.
- The incident led to an immediate evacuation of all students.
- Police are actively investigating the situation at the school.
On Monday afternoon, a firearm incident occurred at Valley Forge High School, leading to immediate police and fire department response. The event took place around 2:10 p.m. in the school's cafeteria.
School officials confirmed the incident involved a single individual who shot themselves and that there were no other injuries. The school was evacuated as a precautionary measure, with students being taken to a reunification site at Cuyahoga Community College.
Law enforcement, including the Parma Heights Police Department, secured the scene and are conducting an ongoing investigation. The school stated that the situation was contained and there was no ongoing threat to students or staff.
