Tragedy Strikes Apalachee High: Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Injured

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in two fatalities and four injuries. One suspect is in custody. The incident, which triggered a large law enforcement response, has reignited the debate over U.S. gun laws and the Second Amendment.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-09-2024 22:25 IST | Created: 04-09-2024 22:25 IST
Tragedy Strikes Apalachee High: Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Four Injured
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Law enforcement officers in Georgia responded on Wednesday to a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, leaving at least two dead and four injured.

One suspect is in custody, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. The situation is under control and students were released at midday.

Live aerial images from the scene showed multiple ambulances, and CNN captured a patient being airlifted via medical helicopter. The FBI is assisting local law enforcement. The incident has spurred renewed debate over U.S. gun laws and the Second Amendment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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