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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.
An emergency incident unfolded at Orlando International Airport on Thursday when a Delta Airlines aircraft experienced an engine fire, prompting a swift evacuation.
According to airport officials, the fire occurred while the aircraft was still on the ground.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the situation.
The aircraft, which had not yet departed, was evacuated as a precaution.
At this time, officials have not confirmed the extent of any injuries or the cause of the fire.
No specific details have been released regarding the flight number, destination, or number of passengers and crew on board.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Delta Airlines are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
The airport continued normal operations, though the affected runway experienced temporary delays due to emergency response efforts.
Delta Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.