HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Law enforcement officers responded to a report of an active shooter at a Heights-area high school, but authorities say the report was a false alarm.
The situation all centered around Houston ISD’s Heights High School located at 413 E. 13th Street on Tuesday afternoon, according to Harris County Pct. 1.
In a statement at Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Court, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said two students got into a fight and there was never a threat of an active shooter.
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SkyEye video showed a large police presence outside the high school.
No injuries were reported. Students were released to return home by bus.
The Houston Police Department also tweeted that its officers were responding to the reported shooting. The department described the incident as “unconfirmed.”
A staging area has been set up for parents at the corner of 306 E. 15th Street and Columbia Street.
It was unclear if anyone had been taken into custody.
“The Houston Police Department and @HISDPolice continue to investigate the threat, though no evidence was found to substantiate the threat,” the district said in a tweet.
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