A tragic active shooter situation unfolded at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to approximately 30 others, according to reports from CNN and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the school, located in Winder, Georgia, approximately 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. As of 2:23 p.m. ET, CNN confirmed that nine of the injured were transferred to local hospitals, while four people were confirmed dead at the scene.
Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the situation and were able to apprehend a suspect.
Now, authorities have identified the shooter as 14-year-old Colt Gray, a student at the school.
Gray immediately surrendered to police when confronted by a school resource officer, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey.
Gray is facing murder charges and will be tried as an adult.
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The tragic shooting has claimed the lives of two students and two teachers, and up to 30 others injured.
The first victim of the tragic Apalachee High School shooting has been identified as David Phenix, a dedicated special education math teacher. Phenix was seriously injured in the attack and rushed to a nearby hospital after being shot in the hip and foot, with the impact shattering his hip bone, according to Daily Mail.
Phenix is currently in critical but stable condition, according to hospital sources, as doctors work to repair the extensive damage from his injuries.
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This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.