PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Police responded to an incident on Wednesday afternoon at Cleveland High School involving a weapon, authorities said.
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When officers arrived, they determined several people had chased a student, a Portland Police Bureau spokesperson confirmed to KOIN 6 News via email.
The student was holding a knife “in self-defense,” ran into the school for safety and dropped the weapon, police said.
“Officers and PPS staff are working to identify all parties involved,” said PPB Public Information Officer Mike Benner.
Officials said there was no longer a threat and no one was hurt.
Cleveland High School Principal JoAnn Wadkins released a letter to the school community, saying in part that the school doesn’t tolerate bullying, threats or intimidation. She said PPB is investigating the incident and trying to find out who was involved.
“Earlier today, a group of young people were reportedly chasing one of our students outside our building during lunch. The student ran inside to seek help, and school staff called 911. We confiscated a kitchen knife that was in his possession and quickly deescalated the situation. No one was hurt.