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UPDATE: One minor charged with 9 counts after shooting near Douglas High School, police confirm

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UPDATE: (8/10) - 9:00 a.m.

According to the Douglas Police Department, 911 calls about a fight involving a gun near Douglas High School were received.

A minor was arrested after an officer nearby heard the gunshots and headed toward the area. The suspect was booked as an adult at the Cochise County Jail.

The suspect was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Disorderly Conduct with a Weapon, one count of Endangerment, one count of Minor in Possessions of a Firearm, one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons, one count of Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and one count of Criminal Damage.

The investigation is still ongoing, according to DPD.

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UPDATE: 4:50 p.m.

According to the Douglas Police Department, the first 911 calls about a fight near Douglas High School were received.

An officer in the area heard the shot and headed to the location, according to DPD.

The shooter was then arrested at the scene while officers tended to the victim, where they were then transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.

It is currently an ongoing investigation.

DPD is looking for anyone who may have info about the fight, or any videos from the location that may have caught the fight.

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One person was shot near Douglas High School on Friday afternoon, police confirmed.

"The Douglas Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred near Douglas High School in the area of the 1500 block of Estrella Ave," DPD annouced on Facebook.

The suspected shooter was taken into custody at the scene, according to DPD. The gunshot victim was transported to the Douglas Emergency Department with non life threatening injuries.

According to DPD, there are no outstanding suspects and there is no danger to the public.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information about the incident to include photos and videos is asked to contact the Douglas Police Department.

The investigation is still ongoing.