A shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School on Wednesday killed at least four and injured more than 30 people, CNN reported citing sources. The suspect, of student age, has been arrested, officials confirmed. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., “officers from multiple law enforcement agencies and Fire/EMS personnel were dispatched to the high school in reference to a reported active shooting,” the sheriff's office statement said.
“Casualties have been reported, however details on the number or their conditions is not available at this time," the statement added. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said: "What you see behind us is an evil thing," Smith said, standing outside the school."
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“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," Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement. “We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation."
FBI said that it is 'aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County'.
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"Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement," the agency noted.
Attorney General Merrick Garland at a press conference said: "I want to address the tragic shooting that occurred this morning at a high school in Winder, Georgia. We are still gathering information, but the FBI and ATF are on the scene working with state, local and federal partners."
(With agency inputs)