Lockdown lifted at Northwest High school following shooting

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The Omaha Police Department has shared more details regarding the shooting, victim and circumstances.

The school resource office at Omaha Northwest High School reported the shooting. It is believed to be an isolated event between two students.

The victim is a 15-year-old boy who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the suspect was arrested off of school property near North 80th St. and Bauman Ave.

UPDATE: 1:45 p.m.

Omaha Public Schools has provided an update on student reunification. First responders are beginning to move students into the football stadium. From there, OPS said the following will determine the order for transport:

• Students who ride buses will be transported from campus first.  

• Once that is complete, students who do not ride the bus each day will be released to families who are on site. 

• Students who walk or drive themselves to school each day will then be released. 

The district is providing updates here, with another update expected at 2:00 p.m. OPD is live on our Facebook page.

UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.

The lockdown at Northwest High School has been lifted.

UPDATE: 1:15 p.m.

Omaha police say there is no threat to the public, and a suspect has been located and taken into custody.The school is now secure, but the lockdown remains in place at this time.

Omaha police have confirmed a shooting has occurred at Northwest High School. The shooting was reported just before 12:30 p.m. and the school was placed into lockdown.

The school remains in lockdown while police search for the suspect, and OPS says the lockdown will remain as the investigation is active.