Crime
Juvenile shot at Lindley Middle School in Mableton, Georgia
Cobb County Schools said this was self inflicted.
Lindley Middle School, located at 50 Veterans Memorial Highway, was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a shooting incident on campus, authorities confirmed.
The swift response ensured the safety of students and staff, and the campus has since been thoroughly cleared and deemed secure.
A spokesperson for the Cobb County School District provided additional information regarding the incident at Lindley Middle School, stating, “This afternoon, a student at Lindley Middle School tragically used a firearm in an act of self-harm, which initiated a Code Red lockdown. School administrators, in collaboration with a Cobb County School District police officer, responded promptly and successfully secured the weapon.”
The student was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and remains in critical condition. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, and support services have been made available to the school community to help cope with the tragedy.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, the Cobb County Police Department, in collaboration with the Cobb County School Police, secured the campus and initiated a lockdown to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Parents were directed to reunite with their children at Leland United Methodist Church at 81 Veterans Memorial Highway, where arrangements were made for an orderly and safe process.
Police and school officials worked closely to manage the situation, and a visible law enforcement presence remains on-site as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not yet released information regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting or the identity of any potential suspects. Law enforcement is actively gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the events that transpired.
Officer Barner expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation:
“We are working closely with the Cobb County School Police and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and patience during this time.”
The incident has understandably caused concern among parents and the wider community. The Cobb County School District and local law enforcement are committed to maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring the ongoing safety of students and staff.
Counseling and support services will be made available to students, staff, and families affected by this incident. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The Cobb County Police Department and the Cobb County School Police will continue their collaborative efforts to ensure a thorough investigation. Updates on the situation will be shared with the public as they become available.
This tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the shared responsibility for ensuring school safety.
Midland, TX – Authorities responded to reports of a shooting incident at Soft Suds Car Wash, located at 4300 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, earlier today.
According to witness accounts, a physical altercation involving approximately seven individuals escalated into gunfire.
During the confrontation, at least one person brandished a firearm and discharged multiple rounds.
As the situation unfolded, an employee and a customer took cover while authorities were contacted.
Midland Police Department (MPD) officers arrived swiftly, but at least one individual involved in the incident fled the scene.
In response to the shooting, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter was deployed to conduct an aerial search for the suspect(s), making multiple passes over the area before concluding its search operation.
As a precautionary measure, several nearby schools were placed on either lockdown or secure hold, ensuring the safety of students and staff while authorities assessed the situation.
At this time, Midland Police Department has not yet released an official statement confirming the details of the incident.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify all parties involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Midland Police Department at (432) 685-7108 or Crime Stoppers at (432) 694-TIPS (8477).