Search Suspended After Shooting Incident at Farrington High School

The search operation following a shooting incident at Farrington High School has been suspended as of 11 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023. The initial incident occurred early in the morning as authorities responded to reports of shots fired near the school’s Kalihi campus. Students were in lockdown for several hours until they were ultimately evacuated without incident around 12:30 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing approximately six to eight gunshots, leading to immediate police action. In a statement following the upheaval, Police Chief Susan Ballard noted, ‘We take this very seriously. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.’ The investigation continues, though no injuries were reported, and authorities asserted there was no ongoing threat to the school or the surrounding community. As a precautionary measure, Farrington High School is closed for the day. City officials have reinforced their commitment to ensuring the safety of educational environments in response to this alarming event. Furthermore, the local police department has increased its presence in the vicinity as they continue to gather evidence and speak to witnesses. ‘We urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward,’ added Police Chief Ballard.