Georgia school on lockdown amid reports of an ‘active shooter’

A Georgia school has been placed on lockdown following reports of an active shooter.

Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens, was put on hard lockdown Wednesday morning, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. 

The school district confirmed reports of gunfire at the school to Atlanta News First.

Georgia State police told CNN they are responding to an ‘active scene’ but did not provide additional details. 

The Barrow County Sheriff’s office told USA Today there was an ‘active shooter situation’ at the school – and that all schools in the district are under lockdown as a ‘precautionary measure.’

A source told CNN they are treating patients with gunshot wounds related to the incident. 

Heavily-armed police were seen entering the school 

Students were evacuated into the football stadium 

Heavily-armed police were seen entering the school as students were evacuated into the football stadium. 

At least one person was loaded into a medic helicopter on a stretcher and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.

Images from the scene show several ambulances and police vehicles outside the school. 

Panicked parents are currently outside the school 

Panicked parents are currently outside the school and many appear to be in contact with their children.

The district said they are releasing students to their parents and guardians.

Live footage shows a student doubled over under a cover next to nearby ambulances. 

Live footage shows a student doubled over under a cover next to nearby ambulances

Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County was put on hard lockdown Wednesday 

Images from the scene show police outside the school

DailyMail.com has contacted the Barrow County’s Sheriff’s office.

Apalachee High School is one of two high schools in the district and has about 1,900 students. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.