Georgia school on lockdown amid reports of an 'active shooter'
SUMMARY
Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was placed on hard lockdown this morning following reports of an active shooter. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 AM EDT, prompted a significant emergency response, with dozens of ambulances and police vehicles seen outside the school, located 25 miles west of Athens. Heavily-armed police entered the school as students were evacuated to the football stadium. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office confirmed an active shooter situation and locked down all district schools as a precaution. A source reported that patients with gunshot wounds were being treated, with at least one person airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital. Panicked parents gathered outside the school, many in contact with their children, as authorities began releasing students to their guardians. Live footage showed a student visibly distressed near ambulances. The situation is ongoing, with police continuing to secure the area.
