Georgia High School Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Suspect in Custody

Four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing threat of gun violence in U.S. educational institutions. President Biden and Vice President Harris have called for gun safety legislation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-09-2024 01:54 IST | Created: 05-09-2024 01:54 IST
Georgia High School Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Suspect in Custody
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Four individuals were killed in a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, just weeks after the academic year began. Law enforcement officials confirmed that a suspect, reportedly a 14-year-old boy, has been detained.

The shooting, marking the first of the new school year, injured nine others who were transported to local hospitals.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have both called for immediate action on gun safety legislation, underscoring the ongoing national debate over gun violence and the Second Amendment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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