A shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of four people and left nine injured, Reuters reports.
The suspect, reportedly a 14-year-old boy, has been taken into custody. The incident, which occurred shortly after classes began, marks the first major school shooting of the new academic year in the US, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in schools. Students and staff were evacuated, and multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, responded to the scene.
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris have called for stricter gun safety legislation, while former President Donald Trump expressed condolences. The shooting has intensified the debate over US gun laws and the Second Amendment.
