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Dwayne Johnson spend time with Apalachee High School victims and their parents

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Dwayne Johnson, a renowned actor and former professional wrestler, visited Apalachee High School to offer support to the victims of the recent shooting.

Johnson spent time with the students who were injured in the shooting but survived. He was deeply moved by their incredible stories of resilience and their positive spirits despite the trauma they had endured.

The students proudly shared their new bullet wound scars, which they will carry as a testament to their strength.

Johnson also met with the families of the students who tragically lost their lives in the shooting. He expressed his heartfelt condolences and offered words of encouragement to the grieving families. He was inspired by their strength and determination to honor the memory of their loved ones.

Johnson praised the students and adults he met for their remarkable resilience and courage. He emphasized that they are living examples of strength and perseverance.

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The visit by Dwayne Johnson provided much-needed support and hope to the Apalachee High School community. His presence served as a reminder of the power of human spirit in the face of adversity.

The Apalachee High School shooting incident occurred on September 4, 2024, in Winder, Georgia.

A 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, opened fire inside the school, tragically killing four people and injuring nine others.

Key details about the incident:

  • Date: September 4, 2024
  • Location: Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgia
  • Perpetrator: Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student
  • Victims: Two students (Mason Schermerhorn, 14, and Christian Angulo, 14) and two teachers (Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53) were killed. Nine others were injured.
  • Weapon: An AR-style rifle
  • Timeline: Gray entered the school and blended in with other students. He later asked to leave the classroom and went to the bathroom, where he took out his rifle and began shooting.
  • Arrest: Gray was arrested at the scene without incident.

The shooting has deeply impacted the Apalachee High School community, and there has been an outpouring of support for the victims and their families.


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Multi-Vehicle Collision with Rollover Involving School Bus in Waltham

The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.

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WALTHAM, MA – Emergency crews are responding to a major collision incident at the intersection of Beaver Street and Lexington Street, where a vehicle rollover struck a school bus. Officials have declared a Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) due to the potential number of injuries.

WALTHAM, MA – At least one person sustained injuries following a collision between a school bus and an elderly transportation van in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.

The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m., according to Waltham Police. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where they found a yellow Eastern Bus Company school bus alongside a white REM Services van that had rolled onto its side.

The van’s front windshield was shattered, and significant damage was visible.

It remains unclear if any students were on board at the time of the collision or if injuries were sustained by those on the bus.

The van, operated by a company providing transportation for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals in Greater Boston, had only the driver on board. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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The severity of the driver’s injuries has not yet been disclosed.

REM Services confirmed their involvement in the incident and stated that no passengers were present in their vehicle at the time.

Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances leading to the collision or the condition of those involved.

Waltham Police and other first responders are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic in the area may be impacted as the scene is cleared and further analysis is conducted.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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