14-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Four Killed in Georgia Shooting in school,
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Shooting, on Wednesday, killing four people, according to authorities. The shooting caused panic and confusion as students scrambled to find safety.
Victims and Injuries in Georgia Shooting
- The victims included two students and two teachers. The students who died were both 14-year-olds named Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo. The teachers who were killed were Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie.
- At least nine other people were injured in the shooting. This group included eight students and one teacher. They were taken to hospitals, but all are expected to recover, according to Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith.
Responses and Reactions in Georgia Shooting
- In junior Layla Ferrell’s health class, the words “hard lockdown” appeared on the screen, and the lights began flashing. Layla and her frightened classmates quickly moved desks and chairs in front of the door to block it and stay safe.
- Sophomore Kaylee Abner was in her geometry class when she heard gunshots. She and her classmates ducked behind their teacher’s desk. The teacher then started flipping the desk to block the classroom door. A classmate of Kaylee’s was praying, and Kaylee held his hand as they waited for the police.
Additional Details of Georgia Shooting
- Family members posted a photo of Mason on social media after they couldn’t find him, and it was later confirmed that he did not survive the shooting.
- Teacher and coach David Phenix was shot in the foot and hip, which shattered his hip bone. His family shared this news on social media. He underwent surgery and is now in stable condition, according to a post from his daughter on Facebook.
Police and Investigation on Georgia Shooting
- Authorities have not yet disclosed the type of weapon used or the number of shots fired. The suspect has been interviewed by police after being taken into custody. Sheriff Smith stated that it will take several days to understand exactly what happened and why.
- Dozens of police officers quickly arrived at the school, which was placed on lockdown. Students were moved to a nearby football stadium for safety before being reunited with their families.
Eyewitness Accounts:
- Lyela Sayarath, who was in the same class as the suspect, told CNN that the suspect left the room at the beginning of their algebra lesson. When he came back, he knocked on the door, but it had locked automatically. Another student saw he had a gun and refused to let him in. The suspect then went to the next classroom and started shooting.
- Alexsandra Romero, a second-year student, said someone burst into her class and shouted at students to get down. She recalled her hands shaking and feeling distressed as everyone cried and tried to find their siblings.
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