Apalachee High School: Massive police presence at school, students released

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. – Apalachee High School in Winder, Barrow County was placed on strict lockdown earlier in the day due to a serious incident.

According to school administrators, the school was placed on strict lockdown after reports of gunfire were received.

FOX 5 Atlanta has received multiple calls and reports of a possible shooting and has a crew en route to the scene.

SkyFOX 5 flies over the scene and emergency responders can be seen treating people at the school. At least two people have been lifted into helicopters to be flown to hospitals for treatment.

There are dozens of police officers at school.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m., the school told FOX News that the school has been evacuated and students are being sent to their families. Students can be picked up at the school. Buses are also running for students who need transportation home. The school says it will share more information as soon as possible.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says it will post updates on its Facebook page.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the school has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students. It is one of two high schools in the Barrow County Public Schools district.

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