Suspect in custody, one injured following shooting at Warner Robins High School
UPDATE | Authorities have updated information indicating only one student shot at Warner Robins High School.
The suspect involved in a shooting at Warner Robins High School is now in custody, according to Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton.
The school has been secured following the incident.
Two students were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
The incident remains an active investigation, and no further information is currently available.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of Warner Robins High School on South Davis Drive due to a significant law enforcement presence. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to allow first responders to safely perform their duties.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
This is a developing story.
UPDATE: We are working to confirm information of a suspect in law enforcement custody. One victim was shot in the leg.
A developing situation is unfolding Wednesday afternoon at Warner Robins High School following a reported shooting incident.
Authorities are conducting an active search for a suspect believed to be involved in the incident at the school, located at 401 South Davis Road.
Law enforcement officers, K9 units and a helicopter are being used as authorities work to locate the suspect. The helicopter has been observed in the area assisting with the search.
Warner Robins High School has been placed on CODE RED as officials continue working the scene.
One person is reportedly wounded in the incident. The condition of the reported victim has not been released.
Authorities are conducting an extensive operation to locate the suspect.
Warner Robins High School is approximately an hour and 45 minutes outside CNAW2News’ normal coverage area. We are covering this developing incident because of its significance.
This is a developing story.
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