Utah high school goes on lockdown after shooting

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (NBC, KYMA) - A boy was seriously injured and one person is under arrest following a reported shooting that prompted a lockdown at a West Valley City high school.

Police said the boy was injured Monday near Roots Charter High School.

Officers responded around 12:35 p.m. Mountain, where they found the boy suffering from a serious gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police launched a search for the suspected shooter and later located a suspected firearm.

Roots Charter High School was placed on a lockdown or hold around 1 p.m. Mountain as officers assessed the situation.

According to authorities, one person was arrested at a Trax station in Salt Lake City.

Police said they believe there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Investigators remain on scene processing evidence as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.