Police and ambulances have arrived at Hillcrest High School in Springfield as the building is currently being evacuated.
Springfield Police were called to the scene following an anonymous report of shots fired. Authorities say, however, there is “no indication” of an active shooter situation.
Officers are assisting school staff and officials with the evacuation of the building, and have blocked off a portion of Grant Avenue near the school.
Reports say parents heading to the school to pick up their children must go to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
We at KWTO will update this story as more information is released to the public.
UPDATE:
The following was release a short time ago from Hillcrest High School principal Dr. Rob Kroll.
Dear Hillcrest families:
We want to let you know that there is currently a police presence at Hillcrest but everyone is safe. Springfield police and school police are responding to a 911 call that shots had been fired on campus. However, at this time, there is no indication that that has happened. Again, everyone at Hillcrest is safe at this time.
The building is currently locked down as law enforcement conduct a classroom by classroom search of the building. We are encouraging students and families to remain calm as we investigate this report. When we have more facts to share we will update you immediately. In the meantime, we ask that you do not come to the school.
Thank you for your understanding as we respond.
UPDATE: 1:46 p.m.
Authorities are evacuating students and staff to the schools football field, where they will then be transported to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.