BREAKING: at least 8 killed in Texas high school--shooter in custody, 1 detained

Santa Fe, Texas -- A Texas high school student entered an art classroom and opened fire. It isn't clear yet if he used a rifle or shotgun at this time. At least 8 and possibly 10 people were killed and 3 people, one a police officer, a resource officer and one other person are currently in the hospital.

The suspected shooter was taken into police custody and a second suspect has been detained, both to be questioned in detail.

Law enforcement responded to Santa Fe High School around 8 a.m. local time, after reports of an active shooting was happening inside the school.

As this is being written, police are searching the school for explosive weapons. At this moment, possible explosive devices have been located and removed from the campus and in the area near campus.

The chief nursing officer at the University of Texas Medical Branch told the media they received 2 adult patients and one person under 18 years of age. One male patient is said to be in critical condition.

Galveston County Sheriff's Maj. Douglas Hudson said that units responded to reports of shots fired and witnesses said a gunman began firing inside an art class during first period.

Two seniors at the school told local KHOU 11 their friend pulled the fire alarm after spotting the shooter and urged other students to run. This, of course, made the hallways a virtual shooting gallery.

Aerial footage on scene showed students standing in an open grassy field having their backpacks inspected by police. Three life-flight helicopters landed at the school.

There are approximately 14,000 students who attend the school, located about 30 miles southeast of Houston.

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