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Suspect identified as 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed that the suspect is in custody and alive.

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A tragic mass shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of four people.

Nine additional victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed that the suspect is in custody and alive.

Multiple law enforcement sources have identified the suspect as a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School.

Video Reveals the Gun Used in the Apalachee High School Shooting. A student recounted their harrowing experience during the school shooting, describing how they witnessed an automatic weapon lying on the floor in the hallway as they were exiting the building.

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A 14-year-old boy is suspected of being the gunman who opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning.

Law enforcement sources have confirmed that the suspect is in custody and alive. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reported that four people were killed in the shooting, and nine others were hospitalized with injuries.

A special education math teacher, David Phenix, has been identified as the first victim of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School.

Phenix survived the attack but sustained gunshot wounds to the hip and foot, resulting in a shattered hip bone. He was immediately transported to the hospital for emergency surgery.

The shooting incident left at least four people dead and 9 injured.

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Apalachee High School, the site of today’s tragic mass shooting in Georgia, had received a phone threat earlier in the morning.

Multiple law enforcement officials confirmed to CNN that the school received a call warning of shootings at five schools, with Apalachee being the first target.

The identity of the caller remains unknown. Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the threat.

Phenix’s daughter, Katie, shared that her father arrived at the hospital alert and awake and underwent successful surgery. She expressed gratitude for his survival and requested prayers for their family and the Apalachee High School community.

Phenix, a dedicated teacher of 22 years, had planned to retire in 2023. However, he accepted a position as the golf coach at Apalachee High School just three days before the tragic shooting occurred.

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This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.


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Two San Antonio Police officers shot at West Side hotel, suspect killed

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Two San Antonio Police officers shot at West Side hotel, suspect killed 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Two San Antonio police officers were shot during an incident on the city’s West Side Wednesday morning, according to Police Chief William McManus. The suspected gunman is also reported to be down.

The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, in the parking area of the Travelodge Motel.

Multiple emergency medical units were dispatched to the scene following reports of officers injured by gunfire.

When officers responded to the location, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in both officers being struck.

The suspect was also shot during the confrontation.

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The conditions of the officers have not yet been released, and it remains unclear how severe their injuries are.

The access road along U.S. Highway 90 westbound has been closed as police secure the area and conduct a full investigation.

A large law enforcement presence, including tactical and crime scene units, remains on site.

Chief McManus confirmed that additional details will be provided during a scheduled press briefing later today, as investigators work to determine the events leading up to the shooting and whether any additional suspects were involved.

Residents are urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.

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