Apalachee High School on Lockdown Amid Reports of Gunfire
In a developing story out of Winder, Barrow County, Apalachee High School has been placed on a hard lockdown following alarming reports of gunfire at the school. The situation unfolded early this morning, prompting an intense and immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency services.
According to school officials, the lockdown was enacted after the school received reports of gunfire within its premises. As news of the incident spread, FOX 5 Atlanta received a flurry of calls and messages from concerned community members. Our team has dispatched a crew to the scene, and SkyFOX 5 is currently providing aerial coverage of the unfolding situation.
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At this hour, emergency responders are visibly active at the school. We have observed multiple law enforcement officers on-site, and footage from SkyFOX 5 shows emergency personnel attending to individuals and loading one person into a helicopter. The presence of dozens of officers underscores the seriousness of the situation as authorities work to manage and contain the incident.
Apalachee High School, which serves approximately 1,900 students, is one of two high schools in the Barrow County Public Schools district. The school's hard lockdown status is part of a broader safety protocol intended to protect students and staff while authorities investigate the reports of gunfire.
The situation remains fluid, and details are still emerging. FOX 5 Atlanta is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The safety of students and staff is the top priority for all involved, and we urge anyone with additional information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to contact us at newstipsatlanta@fox.com .
Stay tuned to FOX 5 Atlanta for continuous coverage of this breaking story.
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