Two teenage girls shot and killled in 'isolated incident' at Arizona high school

Police have issued a statement to reassure parents that other students are not in danger

Two teenagers have been shot at the high school in Arizona (KNXV-TV)

Two teenage girls been shot in what police said was an “isolated incident” at a high school in Arizona.

The 15-year-old girls were shot once at Independence High School, but it was not clear what led up to their deaths, Glendale Officer Tracey Breeden told reporters. Authorities were not looking for anyone else, and a gun was found near the bodies, she said.

The Associated Press said that the circumstances suggested the possibility of a murder-suicide or double-suicide, but Ms Breeden said no determination had been made. She had no information on the relationship between the girls, who died at the scene and were found near an administration building.

Police arrived within two minutes of being called, and the school of more than 2,000 students went on lockdown, police said.

Hundreds of worried parents soon began arriving at nearby discount and convenience stores. Ms Breeden told parents awaiting for word about their youngsters that “your children are safe”.

Cheryl Rice said she went to a store after a friend called about the shooting and asked after her daughter. But the girl called as Ms Rice arrived at the store.

“You don’t know if it’s your daughter or not. You don’t know who’s being bullied. You don’t know who is being picked on. You don’t know anything. It could be anybody,” she said.