ISHPEMING — A student at an Ishpeming area school died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday afternoon, according to Michigan State Police at the Negaunee Post.

Troopers were called to Aspen Ridge School in Ishpeming Township at 12:30 p.m. for an incident involving a student with a firearm. At the time of the incident, a Michigan State trooper was already in a different part the school giving presentations to students.

The trooper immediately responded to the area where the incident was reported and found a lone juvenile male inside a bathroom with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. First aid was immediately rendered as additional patrol units and EMS responded to the scene.

The student was transported by EMS to UPHealth Systems in Marquette where he later died of his injuries.

Aspen Ridge School was placed on lockdown during this incident as law enforcement cleared the building and began their investigation. The investigation revealed this was an isolated incident involving one student. There was no threat to other students or the public at the time of the incident.

Law enforcement left the scene after a thorough investigation. Further investigation will take place regarding the surroundings of this incident, state police said. The name of the juvenile will not be released.

Troopers were assisted by Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and Ishpeming Township Police Department, as well as local EMS.