One person is hospitalized after shots were fired at Missouri high school graduation

One person has been rushed to hospital after a shooting occurred at a high school graduation in Missouri on Sunday, according to local reports. 

The alleged shooting occurred during the Cape Central High School Graduation around 2.40pm on Sunday. 

A man was shot in the leg in the concession area on the second floor of the Show Me Center on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, according to Southeast Missourian. 

The victim was reportedly conscious and alert after the incident. 

One person was reportedly taken into custody in relation to the shooting.  

WSILTV reported that the Cape Girardeau Police Department confirmed an incident took place. 

The Show Me Center where the graduation is being held has reportedly been evacuated. 

Police are investigating. 

Witnesses told KFVS that the shooting happened inside the building. 

Video of inside the graduation seemed to show students fleeing and screaming. 

This is a breaking news story.