Four Dead, Nine Injured in Apalachee High School Shooting; 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

A tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday, claimed the lives of four people and left nine others injured. Authorities have taken a 14-year-old suspect into custody, but it remains unclear if he was a student at the school.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed the casualty numbers and the arrest Wednesday afternoon. The small town of Winder was left reeling as news of the violence spread, prompting an outpouring of support and calls for prayer from state officials.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp urged residents to pray for the victims and their families and pledged state resources to aid the ongoing investigation. “We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation,” Kemp said.

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported casualties early in the incident but withheld specific details until later updates confirmed the death toll. “Details on the number or their conditions were not available at this time,” the sheriff’s office initially stated.

Local, state, and federal authorities are working closely on the investigation, and officials have asked the public to avoid the area as they continue to secure the scene.

Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.