14.02.2025 US
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Four dead and 30 injured in a shooting at a Georgia school

A shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulting in 4 deaths and around 30 injuries. One suspect has been detained.

Oleksandr Budariev

A shooting occurred in Winder, Georgia, at Apalachee High School, resulting in at least four deaths and around 30 injuries, according to preliminary reports, CNN reports.

Official sources indicate that the exact number of gunshot victims is yet to be confirmed.

The shooting took place during the school day. The suspect, according to law enforcement, has been detained, but it is unclear whether they are a student at the school. The shooter’s identity and motives are not yet disclosed.

Due to the incident, all schools in the district were immediately placed on lockdown, and additional police forces were sent to other schools in the area.

However, no reports of further incidents have been received.

Some critically injured individuals were airlifted from the scene, while others received treatment on site. Medical services and law enforcement remain at the scene, gathering further details.

U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill expressed their sorrow over the tragic loss of life in the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.

Biden reminded the public of how gun violence continues to devastate communities and called for further legislative action.

The White House statement emphasized that the President views the passage of an assault weapons ban and expanded background checks as crucial measures.

Additionally, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp posted on his X account about mobilizing all available state resources to assist following the incident at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.

He urged residents of the state to pray for the safety of students. The exact causes of the incident have not yet been revealed, but authorities are actively working on-site to stabilize the situation and prevent further threats.

Earlier today, it was reported that in a school in Stockholm, Sweden, a shooting occurred in the morning, wounding a teenager; the police quickly detained the suspect, and the situation has been stabilized.

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