Around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, dispatch received a lone call indicating the presence of an active shooter at Highland Park High School.
As a result, the Topeka Police Department and other nearby law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and conducted a thorough search of the school and its surrounding region.
However, no danger to the students, staff, or the school was found.
TPD is currently investigating the bogus active shooter report, and is aware of comparable calls made in the vicinity.
We want to reassure the community that everyone is secure.
