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Apalachee High School: Shooting confirmed at high school, one person in custody

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Apalachee High School Shooting confirmed

Apalachee High School: Shooting confirmed at high school, one person in custody

Apalachee High School in Winder, Barrow County, was placed on heavy lockdown Wednesday morning due to a shooting, according to authorities.

FOX 5 Atlanta began receiving multiple calls and messages about a possible shooting even before it was officially confirmed.

A Sky Fox 5 flew over the scene and paramedics could be seen treating people at the school. At least two people were seen being loaded onto helicopters and taken to the hospital. Dozens of police officers and ambulances were also seen outside the school.

Grady Memorial Hospital confirmed that they had admitted one shooting victim from the school at 12:20 p.m. No other information was released.

Just before 11:30 a.m., the school told FOX News the school was closed and students were released to their families. Students may be picked up from the school. Buses will also be running for students who need transportation home. The school said it would share more information as soon as possible.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office told FOX News that a shooting occurred early this morning around 11:30 a.m., and that multiple law enforcement and emergency responders were dispatched to the school around 10:30 a.m. They also confirmed that one person was in custody.

In addition, Barrow Winder High School was placed on heavy lockdown at one point, but has since been lifted.

The FBI also confirmed that they were on scene.

The Atlanta FBI is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.  Agency investigators are on scene and are working with and assisting local law enforcement.

According to U.S. News & World Report, there are approximately 1,900 students enrolled at the school. It is one of two high schools in the Barrow County Public Schools district.

The school is located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta

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