Attorney General Merrick Garland called the deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia “devastating.” Garland said the Justice Department will be ready to support the community as needed.
The suspect is in custody, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.As bullets came flying into her classroom, the teacher and students tried to take shelter in the corner.
"We are still gathering information but the FBI and ATF are on the scene, working with state, local and federal partners," Garland told reporters. Smith called the investigation"very active and ever-developing," as officials of numerous sheriff’s offices from across the state of Georgia could be seen on Apalachee’s campus.The deadly school shooting, about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, has prompted officials to step up patrols around campuses in Georgia's biggest city.
Smith did not reveal any additional details about the shooting at Apalachee High School but said he hopes to give more information at a 4 p.m. news conference.“I am praying for the students of Apalachee High School and the community of Winder. I am praying for families across our state and entire country. Too many continue to experience the pain of gun violence. No family should have to go through this.
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