Battle Creek, MI — Reports of a potential shooting near Battle Creek Central High School prompted lockdowns at several local schools on Monday morning, causing concern for students, parents, and staff across the district. Authorities responded quickly, and officials have emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the school community as investigations continue.

According to the Battle Creek School District, Battle Creek Central High School, BC STEM, and Ann J. Kellogg Elementary School were placed on lockdown after reports of a possible shooting near the high school. The district shared the information on Facebook, stating that student and staff safety remains the highest priority. “The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we are taking this matter very seriously,” the statement read. “We will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and will share updates as more information becomes available.”

The Battle Creek Police Department is actively investigating the incident. While initial reports suggested an active shooter, school officials clarified that there is currently no active danger to the school community. At this time, it has not been confirmed whether any shots were actually fired during the incident.

Local reporter Josh Sanchez of Wood TV reported that one individual was involved in a confrontation between two groups outside the school and suffered minor injuries. The school later confirmed that there were no life-threatening injuries and no students or staff were harmed.

Lockdowns were implemented as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety while authorities assessed the situation. Staff and students were instructed to remain in classrooms and follow safety protocols until law enforcement declared it safe to resume normal activity. Parents were kept informed through official school communications and social media updates.

Incidents such as these, even when non-lethal, often cause significant anxiety in school communities. District officials and law enforcement are working to investigate the circumstances thoroughly, determine what occurred, and provide guidance to prevent similar situations in the future.

The school district emphasized that all updates would be shared publicly as new information becomes available. In the meantime, officials thanked parents, staff, and students for their cooperation and calm during the lockdowns.

This story is ongoing and will be updated as further details emerge regarding the incident near Battle Creek Central High School and the surrounding community.