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Dwayne Johnson spend time with Apalachee High School victims and their parents
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.
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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.