Cincinnati, Ohio —
After an incident involving an “unknown projectile,” authorities in West Price Hill put the school under temporary lockdown.
At Romero Academy at Resurrection, the lockdown lasted for approximately an hour as authorities conducted their investigation.
Authorities at the school stated that they suspect someone from off-site fired a projectile at the front of the building, striking a window. Uncertainty surrounds the cause of the eighth-grade student’s mild injuries, if any.
At no point throughout the event were there firearms on school property, the school announced on Thursday.
As per the school, the building is secure and all pupils are safe. Families’ communication has been their priority, they said. While families could pick up their children early, the school dismissed its students at the regular time.
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“We are extremely grateful to the Cincinnati Police Department for their swift action during this situation and their continued support through the end of the school day,” Romero Academy at Resurrection principal John Lane said in a statement on Thursday evening. For their prompt action and adherence to school security procedures, our team has our sincere pride. All efforts were made to ensure the safety and well-being of your children.”
Friday is the day that the school will be open. If staff members or students require counseling, counselors will be on hand at the school.
Jaden McKinney described his observations and perceptions of the Thursday morning incident.
“As we’re running inside, we start hearing like pellets are being shot or something, and then we start hearing everybody screaming, ‘get inside, get inside’,” said McKinney.
