In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left four people dead and nine others injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed that the victims included two students and two teachers. The suspect, identified as 14-year-old student Colt Gray, is currently in custody and will be tried as an adult.
The incident unfolded around 10:23 a.m. when authorities responded to reports of an active shooter on campus. Law enforcement arrived swiftly and evacuated students and staff to the school's football stadium. Emergency services worked throughout the day to reunite families and provide medical care for those injured, who were taken to nearby hospitals.
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith expressed the community’s devastation, stating, "Hate will not prevail in this county. Love will prevail over what happened today." Local and federal authorities, including the FBI, are actively investigating the shooting.
Governor Brian Kemp and other state leaders extended their condolences and pledged support to the affected families and the school community. The governor also ordered increased security in schools across Georgia in response to the tragedy.
As the community grapples with the horror of the shooting, messages of prayer and support continue to pour in from across the country, emphasizing the urgent need to address gun violence in schools.
This heartbreaking event has shaken the small community of Winder, and the investigation remains ongoing. Schools across the region have increased patrols out of an abundance of caution.
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