Shooting In Georgia High School, 4 Dead, Suspect In Custody

Winder: A gunman carried out a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries. Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and emergency medical teams were dispatched to school promptly after receiving reports of an active shooter around 10:23 a.m. 

One suspect was in custody, Barrow County Sheriff's Office said. Shortly before 10:30 AM, “officers from multiple law enforcement ncies and Fire/EMS personnel were dispatched to high school in reference to a reported active shooting,” sheriff's office statement re. 

“Casualties have been reported, however details on number or ir conditions are t available at this time," statement ded.

Helicopter video from WSB-TV showed dozens of law enforcement and emergency vehicles surrounding Apalachee High School in Barrow County, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) rast of Atlanta.

“I have directed all available state resources to respond to incident at Apalachee High School and urge all Georgians to join my family in praying for safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across state," Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement.

“We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gar information and furr respond to this situation,” Kemp ded.

In a statement, FBI's Atlanta office said: “FBI Atlanta is aware of current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our nts are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement.”  

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has been informed about active shooting in Georgia school by his Homeland Security viser, Liz Sherwood-Randall.

“ ministration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information,” White House said in a statement. 

Apalachee High School has about 1,900 students, according to records from Georgia education officials. It became Barrow County's second-largest public high school when it opened in 2000, according to Barrow County School System. It’s named after Apalachee River on sourn edge of Barrow County.