The Harford County Sheriff's Office is presently addressing an incident at Joppatowne High School.

School authorities have reported that an isolated event took place on campus.

Authorities report that a fight occurred on campus involving known individuals.

A weapon was brought to the campus and used during the incident.

An alert regarding the incident has been posted on the school's website and homepage.

Police state that the shooting took place in a first-floor bathroom during a confrontation, escalating to the suspect firing a single shot.

According to police, the suspect fled the school grounds following the shooting, while others helped the victim out of the bathroom where nurses provided care.

Following the shooting, the victim was transported to the hospital and is currently in serious condition.

The victim is identified as a 15-year-old student, and the suspect is a 16-year-old student.

Authorities report that the suspect was taken into custody minutes after the incident.