A school shooting in Cleveland Ohio. Early reports of three people shot, at least one teacher. Developing…

Update 10/11/07 12:42….Student gunman warned of attack…. “Asa H. Coon, who had been suspended for fighting, warned classmates of an attack — but none took him seriously.

“When he got suspended, he was like `I got something for you all,’” said student Frances Henderson, who said she often got into arguments with Coon. “I guess this is what he had.”"

AP: Coon had “troubled past”, once threatened suicide (video)

AP: 2 guns, three knives found on shooter (video)

From TV3 Cleveland, Live video feed

CLEVELAND — Numerous police officers, with guns drawn have been seen running into the Successtech Academy High on Lakeside Avenue downtown.
1:48 p.m. Authorities are shutting down Lakeside Avenue from East 12th to East 14th Street due to the incident.
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1:41 p.m. Education Reporter Kim Wheeler reporting from the scene says the estimates are now that 4 people have been shot. Two of the victims have been taken to MetroHealth Center. Mayor Frank Jackson has arrived at the scene to find out firsthand what is happening.
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1:34 p.m. There are unconfirmed reports that students and teachers are hiding and taking cover inside the building. According to its website, the SuccessTech Academy believes its students should participate in service learning and rigorous curriculum though the use of state of the art technology.
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1:32 p.m. According to a tip email the shootings reportedly took place on the 3rd and 4th floor. It is unclear at this time whether the gunman is in custody.
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1:25 p.m. There are reports that there are two victims shot.

Witnesses tell Channel 3 that the suspected shooter is a 14-year-old student who was apparently upset about a suspension.

There are unconfirmed reports that the victims are male teachers.

more at cnn.com

Update: 2:28 Mayor of Cleveland announced the “school is secured”

more at foxnews.com

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