US: Police say multiple people shot at Tennessee school

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WASHINGTON

Multiple people have been shot at a local high school in the Southern state of Tennessee, police in the city of Knoxville said on Monday.

Those shot include a police officer, the Knoxville Police Department said on Twitter.

"Multiple agencies are on the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School. Multiple gunshot victims reported, including a KPD officer," the department said.

"The investigation remains active at this time. Please avoid the area."

Additional details on the shooting were not immediately available.