In a tragic incident in Georgia, authorities have announced that a 14-year-old suspect will be charged with murder following a shooting at a high school. The attack resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left nine others injured. The situation is still developing, and further details are likely to emerge as the investigation continues.

During a press conference, Chris Hosey, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, confirmed that four people were killed in the Apalachee High School shooting: two students and two teachers. Nine others were hospitalized with injuries. The suspect, 14-year-old Colt Gray, is in police custody and will be charged with murder as an adult. Hosey emphasized that gathering all the facts is the current priority, as the investigation is still ongoing. The FBI's Atlanta branch is assisting with the Apalachee High School shooting investigation. School officials and the Barrow County Sheriff's Office have not yet commented. Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes during the shooting, with students and teachers taking cover and later being evacuated. President Biden condemned the violence, calling it a reminder of the pervasive issue of gun violence. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump also reacted, with Harris labeling it a senseless tragedy and Trump calling the suspect “sick and deranged.” Attorney General Merrick Garland expressed devastation and assured that federal resources are being mobilized. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has directed state resources to address the situation and urged prayers for the affected community. The FBI Atlanta office revealed that it had previously received anonymous tips about potential threats from the suspect but had referred these to local authorities, who found no evidence of a threat at that time.