Crime
4 killed and 9 injured after shooting at Apalachee High School, suspect in custody
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has confirmed that at least four people were killed and nine were hospitalized in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.
Previous reports incorrectly stated that the suspect was deceased. The GBI has clarified that the suspect is alive and in custody.
The victims have not been identified.
Barrow County Coroner Kenny Cooper described the tragic scene at Apalachee High School: “We are methodically searching every classroom in this large school building.
A mass shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Barrow County around 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
Law enforcement and emergency services responded to reports of an active shooter at the school. Dozens of police vehicles and ambulances were deployed to the scene.
A medical helicopter was observed transporting a victim from the location. Authorities from various agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Winder County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and GBI, are involved in the investigation.
The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, is in custody and alive.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.