CLEVELAND — Woodmore Local Schools posted on Facebook Friday that the high school football game against John Adams College and Career Academy has been canceled.
In the post, the district said John Adams principal shared that an "incident" occurred outside of the CMSD school's campus Friday afternoon, leading to the decision to cancel the game.
Woodmore was traveling in from the Toledo area.
On Monday, CMSD communications officer Candice Grose sent us this statement.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Safety and Security Team was made aware of the gunshots that occurred near John Adams College & Career Academy at dismissal on Friday. We are relieved to report that no one was harmed during the incident, and the suspect has been identified. Out of an abundance of caution, the football game scheduled for later that evening was canceled. As of this morning, an additional layer of security has been provided by the Cleveland Police Department in collaboration with the CMSD Safety and Security team. The District 4 police department has also committed to providing additional security at John Adams for the remainder of the week to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. The Cleveland Police Department is the lead investigating agency, and this remains an ongoing investigation. We are working closely with law enforcement to support their efforts and maintain a secure environment for all. The safety of our school communities remains our top priority.
