Student injured in shooting at Georgia high school, officials say; suspect in custody

One student was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the campus of a high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, officials said. A suspect is in custody. 

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office reports that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School. The sheriff’s office said that one student was injured in the gunfire and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. 

The sheriff’s office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt. 

The suspect was taken into custody and the school was secure, deputies said. The circumstances of the shooting were unclear. No details were immediately confirmed. 

The incident shut down surrounding roads. Moulton asked residents to avoid the area.

“Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow first responders to safely perform their duties,” he wrote in a social media post.

In a statement on X, Gov. Brian Kemp said he was grateful for the men and women who responded to the scene at the high school. 

“Their action quickly brought the situation under control and kept students, faculty, and staff safe,” Kemp wrote. “As we wait for more details to emerge, we’re thankful for all those who keep our classrooms safe.”

Warner Robins is located in Central Georgia, about 100 miles south of Atlanta. 

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