US Georgia High School Firing: The culture of keeping guns in America is becoming a cause of trouble for people. There has been a firing at Apalachi High School in Barrow County, Georgia. According to CNN’s report, 4 people have died in this incident while about 30 people are reported to be injured in the firing. At present, all the injured have been admitted to the local hospital.
According to NDTV’s report, this incident happened at around 8 pm Indian time. In view of this incident, the police has left for the spot. At the same time, the students have been evacuated from the firing incident. At present, the police have arrested an attacker from the spot. The accused may be a school student. However, the accused has not been identified yet.
All schools were closed
According to American media, Apalachi High School in Barrow County, Georgia sent a message to the parents saying that after the news of firing, all the schools in the district have been closed for the time being. It has been learned that some people have been injured in this incident while one person has been evacuated by air ambulance. Apart from this, additional helicopters have also been kept ready. Actually, this school is located in the city of Winder, about 45 miles (70 kilometers) northeast of the state capital Atlanta.
The governor appealed – Pray for the safety of those present in the school
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked the state agencies to provide immediate relief. He posted on X and said that I request all the residents of Georgia to join my family and pray for the safety of those present in the school. At present, we are working closely with the local administration to deal with the status quo.
Georgia school shooting report given to Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the incident. The White House issued a statement saying that Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall has briefed the President on the incident. The White House said, “As we receive more information, the administration will continue to coordinate with federal, state and local authorities.