Police officer near Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shot in chaotic video scene.

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon near a high school, just as classes were dismissed for the day.

The shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. near Overbrook High School.

A witness, who recorded video of the chaos before the cop was shot, told ABC Philadelphia affiliate WPVI the incident started as a fight.

The officer was shot in the stomach and taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. The officer remained stable.

WPVI has learned that one person is in custody.

Officials say the officer was not detailed to the school, and no police officers fired their weapons.

The School District of Philadelphia said no students were involved in the shooting.

Sources tell WPVI the 26-year-old officer is new to the force, graduating from the academy in 2024.

The FOP Lodge #5 Executive Board, along with President Roosevelt Poplar, send their sincere wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to our 19th District Officer who was injured while on duty. The FOP has requested everyone to keep our officer and his loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time, as stated in their official message.