WAPAKONETA — Wapakoneta High School canceled all events Monday after a reported suicide attempt at the high school at 2:52 p.m.
A report from the Wapakoneta Police Department said its officers and personnel from the Wapakoneta Fire Department were called to the high school because of a student attempting to harm himself or herself. The release said no other students were hurt or in danger at any time.
Wapakoneta EMS took the student to St. Rita’s Medical Center, where the student was reported to be in critical condition as of about 8:30 p.m. Monday
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to the scene to assist officers with the investigation, which is continuing.
The school district had the following post on Facebook on Monday:
“At this time, we are asking that you keep a Wapakoneta Family in your thoughts and prayers. Further information will be provided when it is available and appropriate to share.
“We appreciate that our Wapakoneta Community will handle this respectfully and simply pray without speculation.
“All events are cancelled tonight.”
