UPDATE – December 11th, 3:00 p.m

HPD detectives continue to investigate the shooting incident. There have been no arrests so far and the search for a suspect has been discontinued.

The victim was working as a night security guard at Farrington High School when he said he heard a loud bang. The victim then saw that he had been shot in the thigh. The victim’s brother was also present at this time.

Sources said police are now looking into the possibility that the shooting was an accident, regardless of whether the security guard or his brother accidentally fired the gun.

Farrington High School sent out a letter to parents this afternoon stating that school will reopen at normal hours tomorrow, December 12th. The school wants to ensure that no students or staff were involved and that there is no active threat to the campus.

Farrington cannot provide further details about the ongoing investigation, but confirmed the incident was not directed at the school.

This week, security presence will be increased on their campus.

START – December 11th, 6:30 a.m

HONOLULU (Island News) – A shooting occurred at 1564 N. King St around 4 a.m. Wednesday. Police, fire brigade and medical emergency teams were on site.

A 21-year-old man was shot in the right leg and seriously injured. Paramedics treated him and took him to the hospital.

Dispatch reports say the victim was found near the cafeteria on the Farrington High School campus. Police are unsure if the shooting actually took place on campus. Officers were seen investigating at the rear of the school.

School officials are working with the Honolulu Police Department in the investigation. Due to ongoing police operations, the Farrington campus will remain closed to faculty and students today as a precautionary measure.

The details of the incident are still under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with Island News for future updates.