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Report: Two Wounded in Taft High School Shooting in Californa

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Via KERO in Bakersfield, California comes early word of a shooting at Taft High School:

TAFT, Calif.—Officials have said that at least two people were shot at Taft High School.

The shooting happened at about 9 a.m., and reports indicate that at least two people were shot.

The shooter was taken into custody at about 9:20 a.m.

23ABC news received phone calls from people inside the school who were hiding in closets.

Kern County Sheriff's Department officials are going room-by-room to secure the school.

Reports indicate that the first person shot was airlifted to Kern Medical Center and the second person denied medical treatment.

More as it develops.

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