CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Cincinnati high school is under lockdown this morning after police received a call of a possible active shooter.  

A mass law enforcement presence descended upon the school shortly after 10 a.m. 

Princeton High School located at 100 Viking Way was placed under lockdown, and a perimeter was established around the facility. The north and south ramps to I-75 at Sharon Road were also closed.

The Sharonville Police Department released a statement online saying the incident was a hoax.  

“We were dispatched to the report of an active shooter at Princeton High School. At this time, it appears to be a hoax.” 

Police say the incident remains under investigation at this time. 

Armored SWAT vehicle was seen leaving the school. Image courtesy of ODOT.

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