Update: GBI – 2 teachers, 2 students dead / 14-year-old alleged shooter in custody

Update

Suspect surrendered to officers as soon as they arrived on the scene

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey reported that two students and two teachers were killed in the school shootings. He said that the 14-year-old suspect, identified as Colt Gray, surrendered as soon as officers arrived on the scene. He will be charged as an adult and the details following the investigation will be turned over to the Piedmont Area District Attorney Brad Smith.

Update: Report from GBI: Four dead. An additional nine taken to various hospitals with injuries. Suspect in custody and alive. Reports that the suspect has been ‘neutralized’ are inaccurate.

Update: Walton County government announced that as a precautionary measure, the Walton County GA Sheriff’s Office will have an increased presence at local schools today.

“This is not a reason for concern, there is no known threat to our school system at this time. We are assisting our neighboring county in every way that we can. The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority,” Walton County government posted on its social media page.

Kemp releases statement offering all resources needed

WALTON COUNTY, GA (Sept. 4, 2024) – Walton County first responders are assisting Barrow County following reports of a shooting at Appalachee High School in Barrow County.

Officials confirm that units from Walton County Fire Rescue, Walton EMS and Walton County Sheriff’s Office are currently assisting Barrow County.

Barrow County officials are reporting casualties but have not said how many or condition of casualties.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has released a statement saying that he has directed all state resources to respond to the incident at the school and to join his family “in praying for the safety those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state.”

More details to follow when available.