A 15-year-old student is in critical condition after falling from a fifth-floor window of a Philadelphia high school on Tuesday, according to police.
The Philadelphia School District confirmed that Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School was placed on lockdown shortly after noon. The district said parents could pick up their children for early dismissal.
Police said the girl was taken to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.
“We can assure you that our staff is working hard to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for our students while authorities conduct an investigation,” the school said in a statement.
The high school is located in North Philadelphia, in the 2100 block of West Lehigh Avenue.
The school says representatives from the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Prevention and Intervention have been deployed to provide assistance. This includes school counselors who are available to talk to anyone who wants to share their feelings. You can also call or text 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-4673) for free support.
The Philadelphia Police Department is conducting the investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News Philadelphia staff
