High School Shooting.
Warner Robins High School on lockdown after shooting reported, law enforcement on scene amid varying injury updates.
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Road closures extended to Demon Valley Drive in addition to South Davis Drive, with a perimeter established around Warner Robins High School.
Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton posted on Facebook urging residents to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow first responders to work.
Injuries reported in coverage vary: 41NBC/WMGT cited a confirmed injury to a student, while CBS News and Fox 5 Atlanta indicated injuries were not yet confirmed or details were unavailable.
Scanner reports suggested a possible active shooter on scene, with police responding and a perimeter around the campus being described by multiple outlets.
Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved on site, including the Warner Robins Police Department and the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
A shooting at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia sent the campus into lockdown Wednesday afternoon, with more than 25 law enforcement vehicles responding to the scene, according to 13WMAZ. At least two students were transported to a local hospital, and a suspect is now in custody, CNA W2 News reported.
Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed the suspect was taken into custody. Both injured students are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to CNA W2 News.
Code Red Lockdown Kept Students in Classrooms
School officials placed Warner Robins High School under a Code Red immediately after the shooting was reported. That means all students were secured inside their classrooms. Officials planned a controlled dismissal to release students safely once the situation stabilized, according to AJC.
Scanner reports described a possible active shooter on campus, prompting a large and fast police response. Multiple law enforcement agencies arrived, including the Warner Robins Police Department and the Houston County Sheriff's Office, 13WMAZ reported.
Roads Blocked as Perimeter Goes Up Around School
Authorities shut down South Davis Drive and Demon Valley Drive near the school. A perimeter was established around the campus to keep the public away while first responders worked the scene, CBS News reported.
Sheriff Moulton posted on Facebook urging residents to avoid the area entirely and use alternate routes. He said first responders needed clear access to do their jobs.
Suspect in Custody, Two Students Hurt
Two students were injured in the shooting and taken to a local hospital, according to CNA W2 News. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Early reports from CBS News and other outlets had noted that injury details were still unconfirmed as the situation unfolded.
The suspect was taken into custody, Sheriff Moulton confirmed. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and more information would be released as it becomes available. No details about the suspect or a possible motive have been shared yet.
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