Los Angeles middle school shooting: 2 students shot, 1 female arrested

Two students have been shot and another female student is in custody after a shooting in a classroom at a Los Angeles middle school on Thursday morning.

The victims were a 15-year-old boy and girl, who were both rushed to the hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The boy was shot in the head and is in critical but stable condition, fire department spokesman, Erik Scott said. The girl was struck in the wrist by a bullet and is in fair condition, he added.

Three other people, ranging from age 11 to 30, also suffered minor injuries, authorities said.

Police have arrested a female student in connection with the shooting. A weapon has also been recovered.

The shooting was reported around 9 a.m. at Sal Castro Middle School, which is west of downtown Los Angeles.