Crime
4 killed and 9 injured after shooting at Apalachee High School, suspect in custody
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has confirmed that at least four people were killed and nine were hospitalized in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.
Previous reports incorrectly stated that the suspect was deceased. The GBI has clarified that the suspect is alive and in custody.
The victims have not been identified.
Barrow County Coroner Kenny Cooper described the tragic scene at Apalachee High School: “We are methodically searching every classroom in this large school building.
A mass shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Barrow County around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
Law enforcement and emergency services responded to reports of an active shooter at the school. Dozens of police vehicles and ambulances were deployed to the scene.
A medical helicopter was observed transporting a victim from the location. Authorities from various agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Winder County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and GBI, are involved in the investigation.
The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, is in custody and alive.
Crime
47-year-old Christopher Waggett shot and killed during domestic incident in Butler
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.
A man is in custody after a fatal shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, stemming from a dispute on Tuesday night.
According to Butler City Police, the incident involved a confrontation between Sean Williams, 37, and Christopher Waggett, 47, both local residents.
The events unfolded during a gathering at a residence in the 200 block of American Avenue.
Witnesses reported that tensions escalated when a comment upset the mother of Williams’ girlfriend, prompting Waggett to intervene and restrain her.
This led to a physical altercation between Waggett and Williams. During the struggle, Waggett either struck a bottle over Williams’ head or knocked it out of his hand, according to witness statements.
Williams reportedly responded by drawing a firearm and shooting Waggett in the upper body.
Emergency crews quickly arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Waggett ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
Following the shooting, Williams fled and attempted to hide near his residence on West New Castle Street but was apprehended shortly thereafter.
He was taken into custody and transported to Butler County Prison.
Williams now faces one count of criminal homicide, with bail set at $2 million.