A student shot by classmate at North Carolina high school, police say

A high school student was shot dead by a classmate at their school in Matthews, NC on Monday morning, police said.

The Matthews Police Department announced the death at a news conference a few hours after Butler High School, located about 12 km southeast of Charlotte, went into receivership. as a result of the incident occurred early in the morning, according to the NBC affiliate, WCNC.

The authorities have still not revealed the identity of the victim and said that the shooter had been arrested.

Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg posted on Facebook a statement that the lockout had been lifted and that there was no immediate danger on campus.

"Butler families can now accommodate students at the entrance to the Butler High School campus only," the district said. "Students will be escorted from the building at the entrance to meet families, thank you for your patience in ensuring the safety of all and we thank you for your cooperation." The classes will be held on campus today. for the remaining students. "

According to the police statement, the suspect was also a student. The investigators have the weapon used. Police said that they thought the shooting was an "isolated incident" and that the authorities had secured the campus.