Crime
Mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, at least 4 dead, 9 injured – Active Shooter Apprehended
UPDATE: A mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has left at least four people dead and 9 injured.
Law enforcement sources indicate that the number of injuries may include gunshot wounds, but the exact count is uncertain. A suspect, believed to be a student, is in custody. However, it remains unclear whether the suspect is enrolled at Apalachee High School.
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.
Original Report:
A tragic shooting incident occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.
Authorities received reports of an active shooter situation at the school around 10:23 a.m. Responding officers discovered multiple casualties, including at least four injured individuals.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one suspect is in custody. Multiple ambulances, law enforcement vehicles, and a medical helicopter were deployed to the scene.
Students were evacuated from the school, and parents were notified to pick up their children. Transportation was provided for those who needed it.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences to the affected families and directed all available state resources to assist in the response.
The FBI has also joined the investigation.
Apalachee High School is part of the Barrow County School System, serving approximately 15,340 students.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.