Haverhill’s school administration plans to have “additional police presence” and counselors present at Haverhill High School tomorrow. The precautions follow Saturday night’s shooting at a Haverhill Halloween party that left a teenager with “non-life-threatening” injuries.
“We at Haverhill Public Schools are aware of a shooting incident last (night) at a Halloween party involving an HHS student,” said school Superintendent Margaret Marotta in an email to the School Committee Sunday. “We are in continuous contact with police who are investigating the incident,” she said.
Haverhill Police said a 16-year-old was taken to a local hospital following the incident around 11:45 p.m., at 82 Rosemont St. Haverhill Fire was also dispatched to the scene for what was described as a “patient eval.”
“Student safety is our #1 priority, and the additional police presence is not due to any known or specific threats,” Marotta wrote.
Haverhill Police Detective Penny Portalla is investigating and seeking any available information. Tips may be called in to 978-722-1566.
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A teenager received, what police are calling, “non-life-threatening” injuries following a shooting during a Halloween party late Saturday night.
Haverhill Police said a 16-year-old was taken to a local hospital following the incident around 11:45 p.m., at 82 Rosemont St. Haverhill Fire was also dispatched to the scene for what was described as a “patient eval.”
Police did not identify the individual or provide any indication whether the shooting is believed to be intentional or accidental.
Haverhill Police Detective Penny Portalla is investigating and seeking any available information. Tips may be called in to 978-722-1566.