Teen shot in New Port Richey prompts 3 schools to be placed on ‘controlled campus’ status: Police

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Three New Port Richey Schools are on controlled campus status while police investigate a shooting in the area.

What we know:

According to the New Port Richey Police Department, a shooting took place on Wednesday morning near Louisiana Avenue and Colonial Drive, in the area of Gulf Middle School.

Investigators said a teenage girl was taken to an area hospital and is in stable condition, where she is in stable condition. 

Officials said Richey Elementary School, Gulf Middle School, and Gulf High School were put on controlled campus status out of an abundance of caution.

Police said everyone involved in the shooting knew each other and this was an isolated incident with no threat to the public.

Officers also stated that none of the schools were involved in the shooting. 

What we don't know:

While officials stated that the victim is in stable condition, the extent of her injuries is unknown.

It is unclear what led up to the shooting or whether a suspect has been identified.

The victim’s identity has also not been made public.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.