Multiple casualties have been confirmed, and one person has been arrested after a school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday.
Sheriff Jud Smith, of Barrow County, said that there were multiple injuries in the "evil" attack at Apalachee High School in Winder, about 50 miles from Atlanta.
CBS News, the BBC's partner in the US, quoted unnamed police sources as saying two victims had died. This has not been officially confirmed.
CBS News, the BBC's partner in the US, quoted unnamed police sources as saying two victims had died. This has not been officially confirmed.
Sheriff Smith confirmed one suspect was in custody. "This is going to take multiple days for us to get answers as to what happened and why this happened," he said.
Dozens of police officers were sent to the school, which has around 1,900 pupils. The school was placed on lockdown and cleared, with pupils released to their families.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it was assisting local officers and advised "anyone near the area to stay clear while authorities investigate."
The White House press office said President Joe Biden has been briefed and was coordinating with local officials.
Reports said a gunman was on the school campus around 09:30 local time (14:30 GMT).
There was a heavy police presence soon after, with dozens of ambulances and police vehicles surrounding the area, and a medical helicopter.
One person who was seen on a stretcher was placed on the helicopter and evacuated, according to CBS News, the BBC's media partner.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said on Twitter/X that he was "praying for the safety of those in our classrooms" and that he was directing "all available state resources."
