Staff member accidentally fires gun at Delaware school, police say

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- Delaware State Police are investigating an incident at a high school in Newark.

Police responded to Las Americas ASPIRA Academy's West Campus at 750 Otts Chapel Road after a staff member accidentally fired a gun, according to officials.

Officials said there is no threat to students, staff or the public.

The school posted on Facebook that the students are being dismissed and taken by buses to the Ogletown Baptist Church at 296 Red Mill Road.

They advise parents and guardians to not come to the school.

No other details have been released at this time.

(Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly listed the address for the academy's East Campus).