LAWRENCE, Indiana — Two teenagers were arrested after gunshots were fired during a disturbance outside a school in Lawrence Wednesday night.
According to a Lawrence Police Department spokesperson, officers were called to Lawrence Central High School, along 56th Street just east of Interstate 465, around 9 p.m. Dec. 6 when two shots were heard in a parking lot.
No one was injured.
The spokesperson said one person, a minor, was detained inside the school after officers discovered he was in possession of a handgun. It's not clear whether the juvenile had been involved in the disturbance in the parking lot.
A police report obtained by 13News Thursday indicated two teenage boys, a 15-year-old and 14-year-old, were arrested by Lawrence police in connection with the incident. Both face preliminary charges, including possession of a gun on school property and resisting law enforcement, according to the report.
The 15-year-old is also preliminarily charged with possession of a Glock switch, and the 14-year-old is preliminarily charged with theft of a firearm.
In a statement shared with 13News, a Lawrence Township Schools spokesperson said a fight broke out as fans were exiting the gym following a basketball game between Lawrence Central High School and Lawrence North High School.
According to the district, "the shooter, who does not attend our schools, was apprehended" by officers.
The police spokesperson said there was no ongoing threat to the public and that the threat appeared to be "very much contained."
Full statement from Lawrence Township Schools:
"This message is to make our community aware of an incident that took place at the conclusion of the LC/LN Varsity Basketball game this evening at Lawrence Central High School. As fans exited the gym, a fight broke out and a shot was fired outside the building at the athletic entrance. Armed officers responded immediately and the shooter, who does not attend our schools, was apprehended. There were no injuries and the building was immediately evacuated and placed on lock down by Lawrence Police. At this point there is no immediate threat to the school. Parents and community, we need your help in sharing with your children the importance of speaking out when they see individuals who may pose a threat to our community. We are grateful to our first responders, school administration, and for the cooperation of those in the building at the time of the incident. Administration and counselors will be available at our secondary schools for any students needing support."