Oshkosh, Wisconsin Shooting Update — Oshkosh police responded to Oshkosh North High School on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, after receiving a report of a weapons incident at the school. Officers were called to the campus before 10 a.m., according to local reporting.
The school was placed under lockdown as police responded to the reported incident. Authorities established a significant law enforcement presence at the school while officers worked to assess the situation and address the reported weapons-related incident.
At least one person was reportedly taken into custody, according to WHBY’s initial report. Officials had not released additional details about that person’s identity or circumstances surrounding the reported weapons incident at the time of the report.
There was no official confirmation in the available reporting that shots were fired. Information regarding possible injuries, the presence of a firearm, or any other weapons had not been released by authorities at the time of publication.
Oshkosh North High School is located at 1100 West Smith Avenue in Oshkosh and serves students within the Oshkosh Area School District. The district lists the school’s main telephone number as 920-424-7000.
The Oshkosh Police Department maintains official information through its website and identifies 911 as the number to use for emergencies. Further details about the school incident are expected to come from law enforcement or school district officials as the response continues.
Residents, parents, students and staff should rely on official instructions from police and school officials and avoid the area if an emergency perimeter remains in place. The latest confirmed information indicates that the school was under lockdown following the reported weapons incident, with at least one person reportedly in custody.
