An active shooter incident occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024.
four individuals
have been confirmed dead, including two students and two teachers.
Nine others
sustained injuries, with some critically wounded and requiring airlift to hospitals.
The suspect, reportedly a 14-year-old, has been taken into custody; authorities are investigating their connection to the school.
The shooting prompted immediate lockdowns across all schools in Barrow County, affecting nearby elementary schools as well.
Parents rushed to the scene, anxiously awaiting news of their children’s safety amid chaotic reunification efforts.
Law enforcement agencies, including the
FBI
and
ATF
, are on-site to assist local authorities in the ongoing investigation.
Georgia Governor
Brian Kemp
has mobilized state resources and called for prayers for the affected families and community.
This tragic event adds to the growing concern over school safety and gun violence in the United States.