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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.