Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia leave at least two dead: Live updates

A statement from the White House said that president Joe Biden was aware of the unfolding situation in Barrow County, Georgia.

“President Biden has been briefed by his Homeland Security Advisor, Liz Sherwood-Randall, on the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia and his administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information,” the statement read.

A student from the Apalachee High School recalled hearing someone “pounding” on the door of his classroom, shortly after being informed by a teacher that there was an active shooter.

Senior Sergio Caldera, 17, told ABC News that he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots at 11 am.

“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,” he said, adding that the teacher locked the door and the students ran to the back of the room.

Caldera said they heard screams from outside as they “huddled up.”

At some point, Caldera said someone pounded on his classroom door and shouted “open up!” multiple times. When the knocking stopped, Caldera said he heard more gunshots and screams.

A Georgia high school was placed on lockdown following reports of an active shooter situation.

Authorities are now responding to Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, after gunshots were reported.

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Outlets including NBC and MSNBC are reporting that at least two people are dead and four are injured.

Authorities are yet to provide details on the exact number of victims or casualties, or further information about the shooter.

Governor Brian Kemp and the FBI are both aware of the situation in Barrow County.

Kemp said he has “directed all available state resources” to the school, adding: “We will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners as we gather information and further respond to this situation.”

“FBI Atlanta is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County,” the bureau said in a statement. “Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement.”

Fox 5 reported witnessing at least two people being airlifted off the campus as the situation unfolded.

Dozens of law enforcement officers have responded and emergency responders are treating people at the school. At least six ambulances are on the scene as of noon local time, according to WSBTV.

There is a suspect in custody after students following reports of an active shooter at a Georgia high school, which has resulted in an unspecified number of casualties, according to local outlets.

Students have been evacuated from Apalachee High School in Barrow County, which remains on lockdown.

Helicopter video from local news channel WSB-TV showed dozens of law enforcement and emergency vehicles surrounding Apalachee High School in Barrow County, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Students could also be seen in the footage gathering in the school’s football stadium.

The number of victims is still uncertain.