A Fort Lauderdale high school is reeling after a student was found with a loaded gun on campus, coinciding with a non-fatal shooting of a teenager nearby—events police suspect may be linked. According to Local 10, an officer at Broward Health Medical Center was alerted to a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound, who revealed he had accidentally shot himself.

The incident occurred around 9:06 a.m. on Northwest 24th Avenue, police said. The teen's injuries are non-life threatening. Soon after, an armed student was found at Dillard High School. A teen was detained without incident, reported The Miami Herald. Detectives are investigating a potential connection due to the proximity and timing of the events

Broward Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement officers were spotted soon after at a Church’s Chicken near the high school, as Sky 10 helicopters captured police activity in the area. Police have not released the identities of either teenager involved, and the age of the student found with the gun remains undisclosed.

Fort Lauderdale Police Detective Ali Adamson urged public participation saying, "He was detained without further incident," and encouraged anyone with information on either event to step forward. Investigators remain active on both fronts, keen on understanding the link between the two incidents. Tips can be directed to the department at 954-764-4357.