Man Shoots Wife at Ohio School, Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, OH — 13News is continuing to follow a school-related shooting near Notre Dame Elementary.

Police confirm a female teacher has been shot. The condition of the victim is not known at this time. We’re told the victim was taken to an area hospital and is now being taken by helicopter to a Columbus Hospital.

Police have locked down the elementary school and Notre Dame High School as they continue to search for a suspect. Police have also locked down nearby businesses and asked people who live in the neighborhood to stay inside their house.

Portsmouth police put the hospital on alert. Parents are asked to go to Southern Ohio Medical Center Life Center Room A for more information on the safety of their children.

Law enforcement are also investigating an incident on Argonne Road this morning. At this point, it’s not known if the two are related.