Two youngsters had to be airlifted to hospital with gunshot wounds following the horrific shooting at Madison High School, in Madison township on the shores of Lake Erie.

Police later confirmed a suspect had been detained in custody while a sweep of the premises was ongoing.

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Officials did not identify the suspect and it is unclear whether they were also a student.

The shooting was believed to have started in the school's lunchroom.

The school remains under lockdown but the teachers insisted no other students "were at risk".

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The local school district added students would be dismissed once the scene was cleared

    I just cleared the scene there and it is hectic

    Rodney Muterspaw, police chief

Three other high schools in the surrounding area were also put under lockdown in a precautionary move.

All of those shot were expected to suvive after suffering non-life threatening injuries, according to school officials.

One person was shot in the leg but doctors confirmed the others' injuries "appeared more serious", including two being treated for "shrapnel wounds"

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Two youngsters had to be airlifted to hospital with gunshot wounds

The local school district added students would be dismissed once the scene was cleared by the Bulter County sheriff.

Rodney Muterspaw, police chief of nearby Middletown, said: "I just cleared the scene there and it is hectic."

The school remains under lockdown but the teachers insisted no other students "were at risk"

State records show enrollment of about 250 junior high and 500 high school students.

The school campus has one connected building for elementary, junior high and high school students

 Madison Local Schools said: "At this time we plan to dismiss early, however, we cannot do this without your cooperation.

"The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has asked that everyone stay back until they can clear the scene."