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.
This morning, a large-scale altercation erupted at Roseville High School, prompting immediate safety measures.
The school is now under a shelter-in-place order, meaning all students and staff are required to remain in secure locations as the situation is managed.
The disturbances began less than an hour ago with a series of fights, escalating quickly across campus.
Reports indicate that several students, primarily young women, were involved in the altercation, and a number have already been taken into custody in handcuffs.
Local law enforcement is on site, working alongside school officials to restore order and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
Further details about the cause of the unrest and any injuries have yet to be disclosed.