Senior Sergio Caldera recounted the terrifying moments in his chemistry class: "My teacher goes and opens the door to see what's going on. Another teacher comes running in and tells her to close the door because there's an active shooter." His experience reflects the chaos and fear during the incident as students huddled in the classroom, hearing screams and gunfire, illustrating the immediate danger they faced.
In an official statement, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office emphasized the situation's seriousness, stating, "We cannot release students during a lockdown. We will let you know as soon as BCSO says it is all clear for dismissal." This shows the law enforcement's commitment to ensuring student safety in such crises.
As the situation unfolded, multiple victims were reported, with a local hospital treating those with gunshot wounds. The sheriff's office noted that details regarding the number of victims and their conditions were not immediately clear, highlighting the uncertainty and urgency surrounding the incident.
The Barrow County School District took swift action, placing all schools on a "soft lockdown" for safety measures and clearing Apalachee High School for dismissal after ensuring the situation was under control. They advised parents against visiting schools during this lockdown.
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