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2 shot at California high school
Thursday, January 10, 2013    
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Suspect in custody

At least two people were shot at a high school in Taft, Calif., Thursday morning and the shooter was taken into custody, local reports say.

Kern County Fire Department said one victim refused treatment at the scene and the other was transported to a hospital. The victims' ages were not immediately released.

23ABC news reported that the station received phone calls from people inside the school who were hiding in closest at Taft High School. The station reported that authorities are sweeping the school. The situation is considered stable.

City manager's assistant Debra Elliott says the shooting was reported shortly after 9 a.m. She did not immediately provide further details.

Taft is a city west of Bakersfield.

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