Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia
A tragic mass shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, claiming the lives of two 14-year-old students and two teachers. In addition to the fatalities, nine others—eight students and one teacher—were injured and hospitalized. Fortunately, all the injured are expected to survive.
The suspect, also a 14-year-old student at the school, had been questioned last year alongside his father by law enforcement. This followed **anonymous tips** regarding potential online threats of a school shooting. However, at the time, there was no probable cause for an arrest, according to the FBI Atlanta and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
The weapon used in the shooting was an AR-15-style rifle, as confirmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This tragic event marks at least the 45th school shooting in 2024, making it the deadliest of the year, according to CNN.
This heartbreaking incident raises questions about school safety and the importance of addressing online threats more seriously. The community is in mourning, with many calling for stronger measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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