A 15-year-old boy was shot outside of the Cleveland Central Catholic High School Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
After the school day ended, police and EMS responded to the high school after the student was shot, officials said. The student was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, authorities said.
On Friday, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland released a statement saying Cleveland Police believed the weapon to be a pellet gun; however, police determined a weapon other than a pellet gun was involved.
Due to the investigation, classes will be canceled on Monday, and the school has opted to alter upcoming homecoming activities.
The school provided the following statement on Saturday:
As the police investigation continues, and out of an abundance of caution, all on-campus activities have been canceled for today. Cleveland Central Catholic High School has moved the homecoming football game off campus with no spectators. The homecoming dance will be rescheduled for a later date. On Monday, only faculty and staff will report to school; students will not have classes or any instruction on October 16.
The incident is still under investigation, and this story will be updated as more information is learned.
