Winder, Georgia — A tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has resulted in at least four fatalities and approximately 30 injuries. Law enforcement officials have not yet clarified how many of the injuries were caused by gunfire. This information is preliminary and subject to change.
A suspect, who appears to be of student age, is currently in custody. Authorities have not confirmed whether the suspect is a student at the school. In response to the shooting, all schools within the district have been placed on lockdown, with police deployed to all high schools in the area as a precaution. There have been no reports of additional incidents.
Several critically injured individuals have been airlifted to medical facilities, with additional helicopters on standby for further emergency evacuations.
Details from the Scene:
- The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an active shooting at approximately 10:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
- Multiple victims were reported at the scene, and the FBI and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
- The school was placed on hard lockdown, and students were evacuated to the football stadium for safety.
- President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation.
- Students are being released to their families.
- Apalachee High School, located about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, serves nearly 1,900 students in grades 9 through 12.
Unanswered Questions:
- The exact number of casualties, including both deaths and injuries, remains unclear.
- The identity of the shooter has not been disclosed.
- A motive for the attack has yet to be determined.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.