Editor's note: This story has been updated.
Update:
The suspected shooter has been identified as 14-year-old Colt Gray, a student at the school, authorities announced at a press conference around 4:30 p.m. local time. Gray is being charged with murder and will be tried as an adult. Law enforcement said Gray surrendered immediately upon apprehension.
Earlier, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed that at least four people have died. Of the four killed, two were students and two were teachers. Nine victims have been hospitalized.
Update: Four dead. An additional nine taken to various hospitals with injuries. Suspect in custody and alive. Reports that the suspect has been ‘neutralized’ are inaccurate. https://t.co/qenBmWBcj2
— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) September 4, 2024
Original:
One suspect is in custody after authorities received a report of an active shooter at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia on Wednesday. Casualties have been reported.
A press release from the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said, “At the time of this release, one suspect is in custody. Casualties have been reported, however details on the number or their conditions is not available at this time."
Authorities were dispatched to the school at 10:23 a.m., the release said.
“This is an ongoing situation,” the sheriff’s office said.
NBC News is reporting that two people were killed and four were injured.
LIVE: NBC News Special Report: School shooting reported at Apalachee High School near Atlanta; authorities report "casualties" and one suspect in custody. https://t.co/XIW82ysI6L https://t.co/hlkS7nZmHK
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 4, 2024
CNN reported that a local hospital is receiving patients with gunshot wounds, a source at the hospital told the outlet. Georgia State Patrol previously said it had responded to an active scene at the school.
The suspect has not yet been identified by the sheriff’s office.
At least five ambulances and a large law enforcement crew were at the campus. At least one medical helicopter was seen airlifting a patient from the scene.
On X, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he directed “all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School” and he will “continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation.”
We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation. (2/2)
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) September 4, 2024
A statement from the White House reads, "President Biden has been briefed by his Homeland Security Advisor, Liz Sherwood-Randall, on the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia and his administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information."
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