Apalachee High School, in Winder, Georgia, was put on lockdown on Wednesday morning following an active shooter situation.
The high school, which is home to around 1,900 students, is 25 miles west of Athens.
At least two people were killed in the shooting and multiple others were injured.
The Burrow County Sheriff’s office said one person has been taken into custody.
The shooting was reported at 10.23am.
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AG Merrick Garland says he is ‘devastated’ by shooting
Garland said on Wednesday: ‘We are still gathering information but the FBI and ATF are on the scene, working with state, local and federal partners’
He added: ‘I’m devastated for the families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy. The Justice Department stands ready to provide resources or support the Winder community needs in the days ahead.’
Heartbreaking texts between boy and his mom during Georgia high school shooting
Erin Clark received a text message from her son, Ethan, at 10.23am on Wednesday morning telling her that there was a school shooting underway.
He wrote: ‘school shooting rn (right now). I’m scared. I’m not joking.’
His mom responded instantly, assuring him that she was leaving work. In a heartbreaking response, Ethan wrote: ‘I love you.’
Sheriff’s office calls shooting an ‘evil thing’
Burrow County Officer Jud Smith spoke to the press outside Apalachee High School
‘What you see behind us is an evil thing,’ he said.
Smith said there are multiple people injured but did not specify how many
He called the situation ‘very fluid’ and ‘ongoing’
Smith added: ‘We do have a suspect in custody and we are asking for patience to make sure we get this right.’
Students pictured in ‘prayer circle
Students were pictured standing in a circle, seemingly in prayer, after they evacuated the north Georgia school and ran to the football field on Wednesday
Apalachee High School is ‘cleared for dismissal’
The school has toldp parents they can begin picking up their children
Other Barrow County Schools remain on ‘soft lockdown’ as a precation, per authorities
The school district said: ‘The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says this is for the safety of everyone right now. Please do not visit your child’s school at this time. We cannot release students during a lockdown. We will let you know as soon as BCSO says it is all clear for dismissal.’
Student ‘heard screams’ as shots rang in school
Sergio Candera, a senior at Apalachee High School, told ABC News he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots
He said: ‘My teacher goes and opens the door to see what’s going on. Another teacher comes running in and tells her to close the door because there’s an active shooter’
Candera said he heard screams from outside hsi classroom as he ‘huddled up’ with his classmates
President Biden has been briefed on the shooting
The White House told CNN president Biden was briefed on the shooting by his Homeland Security adviser, Liz Sherwood-Randal
The White House said the ‘administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information.’
Two dead, four wounded: report
NBC reports that two people have been killed in the shooting at Apalachee High School
Moreover, four people have been reported injured
A suspect is in custody but police have not released any details about them
Harrowing scene as parents try to reunite with students
Parents outside the school have been seen crying and franticaly asking if anyone knows the names of those affected by the shooting
One crying mom says she can’t get in touch with her senior son, frantically asking news crews if they know the names of those who are injured
Some parents ran about a mile, leaving their cars behind to get closer to the school
Petrified parents show up amid ‘active shooter situation’
Parents of students at Apalachee High School have been posting online as they await news from their children
Students seen running for safety
Hundreds of students were seen evacuating the school, moving into the football stadium for safety
Multiple agencies including the FBI responding to school shooting
The FBI’s Atlanta office said: ‘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.’
Georgia state police and the Burrow County sherriff’s office are also among the law enforcement agencies at the scene
One suspect in custody after shooting
Multiple outlets have reported there is one suspect in custody following the lockdown at the high school
The sheriff’s office said: ‘At the time of this release, one suspect is in custody, and casualties have been reported however details on the number or their conditions is not available at this time.’
The school district has told parents they can pick up their children
Sheriff confirms shooting, casualties
The Burrow Countu Sheriff’s office told CNN there have been casualties in the shooting
They have yet to specify how many people were injured and if any are students
School is 25 miles west of Athens
Apalachee High School is one of two high schools in the district
It has about 1,900 students in gardes 9 through 12.
At least one injured person evacuated on a medical helicopter
At least one person was loaded into a medic helicopter on a stretcher and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
Grady Memorial is the largest hospital in northern Georgia
Officers with long weapons seen entering school
Heavily-armed police were seen entering the school as students were evacuated into the football stadium.
Georgia governor reacts to school shooting
Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens.
Police have confirmed they are responding to an active shooter situation.
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Georgia high school shooting: At least two dead and multiple injured after shooter opens fire on campus in back-to-school rampage