BARROW COUNTY, Ga. (WDNews) At least four people were killed and nine others wounded in a tragic school shooting Wednesday morning at Apalachee High School, located an hour outside of Atlanta. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed that one suspect, a teenager, has been taken into custody. It remains unclear whether the suspect is connected to the school.
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith confirmed there were “multiple injuries” but declined to provide further details, stating that it will take several days to determine the full scope of the tragedy.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement is working to uncover the motive behind the attack. Local officials have expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and have promised to keep the public updated as more details emerge.
The first report of an active shooter came in around 9:30 a.m., and deputies, along with emergency medical personnel, were on the scene by 10:23 a.m. Sheriff Smith referred to the incident as an “evil thing” and assured that efforts are ongoing to reunite students with their families.
This tragic event has left many in the community devastated, and support services are being offered to students, staff, and families affected by the incident.
