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Mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, at least 4 dead, 9 injured – Active Shooter Apprehended

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UPDATE: A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has left at least four people dead and 9 injured.

Law enforcement sources indicate that the number of injuries may include gunshot wounds, but the exact count is uncertain. A suspect, believed to be a student, is in custody. However, it remains unclear whether the suspect is enrolled at Apalachee High School.

As a precautionary measure, all schools in the district were placed on lockdown, and police officers were deployed to all district high schools. No additional incidents or active shooter situations have been reported.

Several individuals with critical injuries were airlifted from the scene by helicopter, and additional helicopters are on standby.

The investigation into this tragic event is ongoing.

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Original Report:

A tragic shooting incident occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.

Authorities received reports of an active shooter situation at the school around 10:23 a.m. Responding officers discovered multiple casualties, including at least four injured individuals.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one suspect is in custody. Multiple ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, and a medical helicopter were deployed to the scene.

Students were evacuated from the school, and parents were notified to pick up their children. Transportation was provided for those who needed it.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences to the affected families and directed all available state resources to assist in the response.

The FBI has also joined the investigation.

Apalachee High School is part of the Barrow County School System, serving approximately 15,340 students.


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14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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SELMA, AL – 14-year-old boy Jamarj Acoff was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.

The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.

“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.

Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.

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The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.

The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.

At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.

In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.

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