A senseless act of violence has left a community reeling after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.
Four lives were lost, and nine others were injured in the devastating attack. A 14-year-old boy, identified as Colt Gray, has been arrested and will be charged with murder as an adult.
The shooting occurred on Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves through the school and the surrounding community.
Two students and two teachers were killed in the attack, leaving families and friends grieving. Local sheriff Jud Smith described the incident as “pure evil.”
The suspect, who was a student at the school, was apprehended by two officers on campus.
He had been interviewed by the FBI in May 2023 after online threats were reported, but no action was taken at the time.
As the investigation continues, officials are working to determine the motive behind the shooting.
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The suspect’s father had previously stated that he had hunting guns in the house, but the suspect did not have unsupervised access to them.
The community is coming together to support the families affected by the tragedy.
Governor Brian Kemp has directed all available state resources to assist in the investigation.
Vice-President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland have also spoken out, calling for action to prevent such senseless tragedies in the future.
The incident has left students and staff shaken, with many recounting their terrifying experiences.
One student, Lyela Sayarath, described how the suspect left the room at the beginning of their algebra lesson, only to return with a gun.
Another student, Alexsandra Romero, remembered the sound of gunfire and the sight of blood.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, one thing is clear: something must be done to prevent such senseless acts of violence in our schools.
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