A 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School in the US state of Georgia, killing two students and two teachers.
A 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, killing two students and two teachers while injuring nine other people. This incident marks the first mass shooting at a school in the United States since the beginning of the academic year — but the 23rd such incident in 2024.
Here is all to know about the victims, suspect and shooting.
3. There was a call to another local high school this morning with a reported threat. Police responded, investigated, and determined there was no threat.
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— GA Bureau of Investigation (@GBI_GA) September 5, 2024
Officials said four people were killed and nine others hospitalised. The four victims were identified as:
All nine of those hospitalised — eight students and one teacher — were wounded and expected to recover.
RIP to the 4 victims who tragically lost their lives today in the Apalachee High School shooting. As pictured:
1. Richard Aspinwall (math teacher)
2. Mason Schermerhorn (14y/o student)
3. Christian Angulo (14y/o student)
4. Christina Irimie (math teacher) pic.twitter.com/Gfg7x4UWTL
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) September 5, 2024
Today, Doug and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short by gun violence at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Our hearts are with the students, teachers, and families impacted by this shooting, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement…
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 4, 2024
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this despicable violence just days into the new school year.
We are keeping the victims, their families, and the whole community of Winder, Georgia in our prayers this evening.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 4, 2024
Our hearts are with the families and community of Winder, Georgia as our nation reels from yet another tragic school shooting.
Our actions need to be there too. We must do everything in our power to keep students and educators safe.
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) September 4, 2024
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