Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, 4 killed, 30 injured; Police is investigating

US Georgia High School Shooting: The culture of keeping guns in America is becoming a cause of trouble for people. There has been a shooting at Apalachi High School in Barrow County, Georgia. According to a CNN report, 4 people have died in this incident while about 30 people are reported to be injured in the shooting. At present, all the injured have been admitted to the local hospital.

According to NDTV report, this incident happened at around 8 pm Indian time. In view of this incident, the police has left for the spot. At the same time, the students have been evacuated from the firing incident. At present, the police have arrested one attacker from the spot. The accused may be a school student. However, the accused has not been identified yet.

all schools were closed

According to American media, Apalachi High School in Barrow County, Georgia sent a message to parents saying that all schools in the district have been closed for the time being after reports of shooting. It has been learned that some people have been injured in this incident, while one person has been evacuated by air ambulance. Apart from this, additional helicopters have also been kept ready. Actually, this school is located in the city of Winder, about 45 miles (70 kilometers) northeast of the state capital Atlanta.

I have directed all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School and urge all Georgians to join my family in praying for the safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state. (1/2)

— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) September 4, 2024

The governor appealed to pray for the safety of those present in the school

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked the state agencies to provide immediate relief. He posted on Twitter saying, “I request all the residents of Georgia to join my family and pray for the safety of those present in the school. At present, we are working closely with the local administration to deal with the situation.”

Georgia school shooting report given to Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident. The White House issued a statement saying that Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall has briefed the President on the incident. The White House said, “As we receive more information, the administration will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local authorities.

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