UPDATE: 1:23PM: The Mattoon Community Unit School District has issued this statement on Facebook:
Mattoon High School officials were made aware of an active student shooter at approximately 11:33 a.m. this morning on the Mattoon High School campus.
The School Resource Officers and school officials headed to the cafeteria where they heard shots fired.
The suspect fired shots in the school cafeteria before he was subdued and disarmed.
Emergency procedures were activated and students and staff exited the high school. As a result of shots being fired, one student was injured.
First-responders arrived, secured the facility, and transported the student to the hospital. The injured student’s parents were notified and all students were transported to Riddle Elementary School to be released to their parents.
We are saddened that this event has happened and we will provide counseling to students in need. We will continue to work with emergency personnel to determine what happened.
We appreciate the quick response of school staff and first-responders. Most importantly, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the injured student and all who are affected by this tragedy.
First-responders arrived, secured the facility, and transported the student to the hospital. The injured student’s parents were notified and all students were transported to Riddle Elementary School to be released to their parents.
We are saddened that this event has happened and we will provide counseling to students in need. We will continue to work with emergency personnel to determine what happened.
We appreciate the quick response of school staff and first-responders. Most importantly, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the injured student and all who are affected by this tragedy.
UPDATED: 12:55PM: According to the Mattoon Police Department, emergency crews are trying to clean up an accident at 26th and Marshall and there is much traffic congestion. Please avoid that area for now.
UPDATED 12:25PM: According to the Mattoon Community Unit School District Facebook page: As a precaution, all buildings are on soft lockdown. Release times are as normal schedule. MHS students are being bussed to Riddle School. Parents may pick up their students there.
UPDATED 12:04PM, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: According to the Mattoon Community Unit School District Facebook page: Mattoon Police Department has responded to an active shooter at MHS. Police have the shooter in custody. At this time we believe that there has been one injury. All students will be bussed to Riddle School. Parents may pick up their students there. More information will be forthcoming when more information is available. Please follow facebook postings for updates.
UPDATED: This post is from Coles – Moultrie County 911 Cecom Facebook Situation. **Breaking situation**
UPDATED: One person in custody. CRT has been dispatched as well.
Report of shots fired and a person shot at the Mattoon High School. No further info at this time. Everyone stay away from the area until further notice. Officers are securing the scene and investigating.