Crime
Student-aged shooter in custody after shooting at Apalachee High School
UPDATE: At one point, the sheriff’s office said the shooter had been neutralized, though other sources told Channel2 NOW the shooter is in custody. The suspect’s identity has not been released.
A student at Apalachee High School reported that at least one classmate was killed and several others were injured in a shooting incident. The student stated that the shooting took place in E Hall.
The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m., prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services. Dozens of police vehicles and ambulances surrounded the school, and at least one air ambulance transported a victim from the scene.
Authorities from multiple agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Winder County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and GBI, are involved in the investigation.
At least four people have been confirmed dead in the shooting at Apalachee High School.
The victims of the shooting have not yet been identified.
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.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
This morning, a large-scale altercation erupted at Roseville High School, prompting immediate safety measures.
The school is now under a shelter-in-place order, meaning all students and staff are required to remain in secure locations as the situation is managed.
The disturbances began less than an hour ago with a series of fights, escalating quickly across campus.
Reports indicate that several students, primarily young women, were involved in the altercation, and a number have already been taken into custody in handcuffs.
Local law enforcement is on site, working alongside school officials to restore order and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
Further details about the cause of the unrest and any injuries have yet to be disclosed.