An east Topeka shooting Tuesday afternoon led to heightened security at a local high school and a large search of the area.

According to the Topeka Police Dept., officers responding to a domestic disturbance call around 2:15 p.m. in the area around SE 23rd and Davies Street. As they approached the home, the officers saw one man in the area shoot at - and miss - another person.

The suspected shooter then took off running southeast; the other man took off, heading northwest, police said. Backup and K-9 units were called in to help search for the suspect.

Their search included an area just across the street from Highland Park High School, which was briefly placed on Secure Campus protocol. The heightened security was lifted by 3 p.m.

The active police search of the area tapered off around 3:15 p.m.

Investigators say the shooter and the person targeted knew each other and they do not believe there is a danger to the public.

The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Topeka Police Dept. at 785-368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.