US school shooting: 2 injured

Two people are receiving hospital treatment after a shooting in a high school in southern California.

It is believed the shooter used a shotgun, according to NBC News, but police said they are not sure of the extent of the injuries.

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Taft County Sheriff's office told NBC News that a teacher and a student had been injured in a shooting in Taft County high school, and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.

The student's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

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ABC News affiliate, 23ABC News, are reporting that the shooter in Taft high school has been apprehended by police.

The station reported that students called the station from inside the school, whilst they were hiding.

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At least two people have been shot at Taft Union high school in southern Californian, according to local media reports.

The suspected shooter has been taken into custody, according to local radio station KERO. Early reports indicate that one victim was airlifted to hospital.

Students were evacuated to the football field, whilst Kern County Sheriff's officials went room-to-room to secure the campus, according to reports.

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Gunfire has erupted at a high school in Kern County, Southern California, according to the local sheriff's office.

The shooting took place at Taft Union High School. There is no immediate word on casualties.

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TAFT HIGH UPDATE: Officials say at least 2 shot; shooter now in police custody

From @ABC7 on Twitter: ( 5:35 pm, Thu 10 Jan 2013)

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A shooting has been reported at a High School in Kern County, Southern California, a police dispatcher told Reuters.

More details to follow.

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