An active shooter situation at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, left one dead and several injured on Wednesday morning.
The school was placed on a hard lockdown, which was suspended at approximately 11:30 am, according to reports. Per the New York Post, “At least one person is dead and a suspect is in custody after authorities responded to a report of an active shooter at a northern Georgia high school on Wednesday.”
Photos and videos on X show police responding to the scene and students running to the football field:
❗️ – Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was placed on lockdown following reports of an active shooter. State police responded to the incident, treating patients for gunshot wounds.
Students were evacuated to the football stadium, and at least one person was airlifted… pic.twitter.com/R6nd7FRa8Q
— The Informant (@theinformant_x) September 4, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) responded to the news asking America to join her in praying for all students and staff.
Please join me in prayer for all the students, staff, and families at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga.
There has been a school shooting and reports of multiple injuries are being reported.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene (@mtgreenee) September 4, 2024
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also issued a statement on X:
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
Fox 5 Atlanta reports,
SkyFOX 5 flew over the scene and emergency responders could be seen treating people at the school. At least two people were observed being put into helicopters to be flown to hospitals for treatment. Dozens of law enforcement officers and ambulances were also observed outside the school.
Grady Memorial Hospital confirmed at 12:20 p.m. they had received one gunshot victim from the school. No other information was released.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., the school told FOX News that the school had been cleared and students are being released to their families. Students may be picked up from the school. Buses will also run for students needing transportation to their homes. The school says it will share more information as soon as it can.
According to U.S. News & World Report, there are approximately 1,900 students enrolled at the school. It is one of two high schools in the Barrow County Public Schools district
The FBI issued a statement, saying, “FBI Atlanta is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement,” per Fox Atlanta.
This is a developing story…
