At least four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to CNN. The incident, which unfolded in the morning, also left dozens injured. Many of the injuries resulted from gunshots, but some occurred as students and staff fled the scene. The situation was chaotic as emergency services responded to the active shooter report.
The White House has been briefed on the situation, and President Joe Biden’s administration is coordinating with local, state, and federal officials.The FBI field office in Atlanta has dispatched agents to support the local response.
Following the shooting, US president Joe Biden president said that the incident is another reminder of gun violence “tearing communities apart”.
“What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart,” president Biden said, adding: “We cannot continue to accept this as normal.”
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris also called on the nation to address the “epidemic of gun violence” in the country. that continues to afflict the United States. Speaking , Harris emphasized the urgent need for action.
“We have to end this epidemic of gun violence in our country once and for all. It doesn’t have to be this way,” the Vice President said while speaking at a rally in New Hampshire.
Here’s what we know so far:
The White House has been briefed on the situation, and President Joe Biden’s administration is coordinating with local, state, and federal officials.The FBI field office in Atlanta has dispatched agents to support the local response.
Following the shooting, US president Joe Biden president said that the incident is another reminder of gun violence “tearing communities apart”.
“What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart,” president Biden said, adding: “We cannot continue to accept this as normal.”
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris also called on the nation to address the “epidemic of gun violence” in the country. that continues to afflict the United States. Speaking , Harris emphasized the urgent need for action.
“We have to end this epidemic of gun violence in our country once and for all. It doesn’t have to be this way,” the Vice President said while speaking at a rally in New Hampshire.
Here’s what we know so far:
- Authorities received the first call about the active shooter around 9:30 a.m. local time.
- Injuries include gunshot wounds as well as trauma from the evacuation.
- One suspect is in custody, but further details about the suspect are not yet available.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency services responded to the scene.
- FBI agents from the Atlanta field office are assisting with the investigation.
- Student Sergio Caldera described being in lockdown during the shooting and hearing gunfire.
- Students were evacuated to the school’s football field for safety.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has mobilized state resources and called for prayers for those affected.
- The White House has been briefed, and President Biden’s administration is coordinating with local and federal officials.
- Apalachee High School, has about 1,900 students.
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