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Atlanta School Shooting: At least two wounded, including student reportedly shot in the head at middle school

Police responded to the scene of a reported shooting at the Price Middle School in southeast Atlanta on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. CBS Atlanta

(CBS) ATLANTA - Police are at the scene of a shooting at Price Middle School in southeast Atlanta where a 14-year-old student and a teacher were confirmed to have been shot Thursday. One  person is in custody, CBS Atlanta reports. 

A spokesman with Atlanta Fire Rescue Department confirmed to CBS Atlanta that a 14-year-old student had been shot in the head and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta.

According to the station, the second victim, a teacher, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. That teacher was not taken to the hospital.

Police did not release further details of the circumstances of the shooting.

Price Middle School is currently on lockdown.

A spokesperson with Atlanta Public Schools plans to hold a news conference on the shooting within an hour.

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