A 14-year-old boy opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing four people and injuring nine. The shooter, originally interviewed by police over online threats of a school shooting a year ago, was charged as an adult for the deaths of two students and two instructors. The incident left the community in shock, with survivors describing the harrowing experience of being trapped in the school during the shooting. Authorities are investigating how the teen obtained the assault-style rifle used in the attack and are looking into his previous interactions with law enforcement and social services. The shooting adds to a grim tally of mass killings in the U.S., sparking renewed calls for gun control measures. As the country grapples with the aftermath of yet another school shooting, residents came together for a vigil in downtown Winder to mourn the victims and support each other in the wake of this tragic event. Students like Christopher Vasquez highlighted the fear and trauma experienced during the lockdown, underscoring the urgent need for action to prevent such senseless violence in the future.
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