ODESSA, Texas — DPS has confirmed Permian High School was put on lockdown on Friday. Police are now slowly releasing students room by room, according to ECISD.
A representative from DPS said the department is assisting OPD and ECISD police.
According to OPD, a report came in that there was a subject with a gun attempting to get into the school.
The three law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, where a juvenile male was detained.
He was found to be in possession of a firearm, but no injuries or damages are reported at this time.
At this time there is no word on if the teen will be charged.
Following the situation, State Rep. Brooks Landgraf released the following statement: