A Georgia school has been placed on lockdown following reports of an active shooter.
Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens, was placed on strict lockdown Wednesday morning. Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
The school district confirmed reports of shots fired at the school. Atlanta News First.
Georgia State Police told CNN they are responding to an “active scene,” but did not provide additional details.
A source told the outlet that they are treating patients with gunshot wounds related to the incident.
Heavily armed police were seen entering the school as students were evacuated to the football stadium.
At least one person was loaded onto a medical helicopter on a stretcher and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
Images from the scene show dozens of ambulances and police vehicles outside Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens, Georgia.
Heavily armed police officers were seen entering the school.
The students were evacuated to the football stadium.
Panicked parents are currently outside the school.
Images from the scene show dozens of ambulances and police vehicles outside the school.
Panicked parents are currently out of school and many appear to be in contact with their children.
The district said they are releasing students to their parents and guardians.
Live footage showed a student bent over under a blanket alongside nearby ambulances.
Live footage showed a student bent over under a blanket alongside nearby ambulances.
Apalachee High School in Winder, Barrow County, was placed on strict quarantine Wednesday.
Images from the scene show police outside the school.
DailyMail.com has contacted the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.
Apalachee High School is one of two high schools in the district and has about 1,900 students.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
