Georgia High School Shooting Leaves​ 4 Dead and 9 Injured

A devastating shooting at a high school in ‌the⁤ suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has left four people dead and nine injured. The incident occurred on the morning of the ⁤4th, local time.

Two of the deceased were‍ identified as students, while the other two were teachers. The suspect, a 14-year-old male student at the school, was arrested at the scene and will be tried as an adult.

According to eyewitnesses,‌ the gunman suddenly burst⁤ into a classroom, prompting terrified students to flee‍ to the soccer stadium. ‌Many ⁤students texted their parents about the ⁣situation in real-time, seeking help and​ comfort.

One‌ parent shared, “My son sent me a text message saying there was‌ a shooting. He said the perpetrator⁢ was right in front of him. He ⁤told⁢ me he was going to pray and then I rushed to the school.”

The motive behind the crime is still unknown. The state of Georgia and the federal⁤ government have ⁤pledged to mobilize all resources to respond to⁤ the incident.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland ‍stated, ⁤”We are ⁢still in the process of gathering information, ⁤but the FBI and the Department of Justice are working with⁣ state officials to respond to the situation.”

The White House Press Secretary’s Office confirmed that President Joe Biden has been briefed ‌on the incident by his aide‌ and will work with Georgia state officials to respond.

This tragic event has left families devastated, and the community ⁣is in shock. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased safety measures in schools and the importance of addressing the root‍ causes of such tragedies.

YTN’s Lee Gwang-yeon reported on the incident, providing live updates from the scene.

Video Editing: Oh Hyeon-seul-gi

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