A shooting at a high school in north-central Georgia led to the building being temporarily placed on lockdown while authorities responded to the scene.
Police confirmed multiple deaths and injuries Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta.
“At approximately 10:23 a.m., officers from multiple law enforcement agencies and fire and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the high school on a report of a shooting,” the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
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Police respond to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 4. (My)
“At the time of writing, one suspect is in custody. Casualties have also been reported, but details on their numbers and conditions are currently unknown.”
Video from the scene showed emergency responders trying to help people outside the school and dozens of police officers surrounding it, and the FBI confirmed it was monitoring the situation as it unfolded.
“I am directing all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School and ask all Georgians to join my family in praying for the safety of students in classrooms in Barrow County and across the state,” said Gov. Brian Kemp.
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“We continue to work with our local, state and federal partners to gather information and further respond to this situation,” the governor added.
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Emergency responders respond to the scene of a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. (My)
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