Antigo high school prom shooting: Fears of multiple casualties after shooting

Aspirus Langlade Hospital said it had treated at least three people

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At least three people are thought to have been wounded after a shooting at a high school prom.

It is not known if anyone was killed in the shooting, which happened at Antigo High School, Wisconsin, and gunman is reported to be in custody.

According to local media, Langlade Co. Sheriff officials confirmed the incident took place just after 11pm and the Aspirus Langlade Hospital said it had treated at least three people.

A press release handed out to local journalists from Antigo Police Chief said the “shooter is in custody and all three parties were transported to the hospital".

It added: “Officers were in the parking lot patrolling the activities and heard the shots and an officer immediately fired upon the shooters, stopping the threat.”

“All the people within the prom were eventually escortedfrom the school and safe. The victim’s families have been notified. We believe the scene is secure and do not see a further threat to the community at this time”.