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Shotgun Blast Fired at Webster High School

Tulsa Police cars block the street in front of Webster High School.
KWGS News Photo
Tulsa Police cars block the street in front of Webster High School.

NOTE: This story was published Oct. 30, 2009.

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Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Public Schools Police and Tulsa Police are investigating a drive-by shooting at Tulsa's Webster High School. It happened just before school was released when a car sped by and an occupant fired----what appeared to be a shotgun--- at the school.

Tulsa Public Schools Police Chief Gary Rudick confirms to KWGS News the building was struck by what appeared to be a shotgun blast. Students were outside of the school at the time, but were not hit. The students rushed inside and reported the shooting to school officials.

The school was immediatetly placed on lockdown until the Tulsa Police gave the all clear.