Reported shooting at Virginia elementary school 'contained,' sheriff's office says
Latest update from cbs12.com: 1 injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school; students evacuated - cbs12. Latest update from Direct local · FOX 5 DC: A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning. A reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, has been "contained," according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. "All Westwood students, teachers, and staff are accounted for and are safe," Waynesboro Public Schools posted Wednesday morning on social media, adding that the school was reuniting students and families at a designated location during a temporary lockdown. "The lockdown at all Waynesboro Schools has been lifted," the school posted just after noon, roughly two hours after the incident. "We appreciate your cooperation, understanding and patience through this process," they added. "All students from Westwood have been released to their parents and guardians at this time." POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT "Currently, law enforcement is at all locations out of an abundance of caution. Augusta County and Waynesboro law enforcement and schools are continuing to provide updated guidance to community members.".
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Students evacuated - cbs12. VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN DORM CLOSET ARRESTED No additional details about possible injuries or a suspect were immediately released, but local reports have indicated just one adult was injured. "I am monitoring the emergency at Westwood Hills Elementary School this morning," Democratic Virginia Gov. Parents are encouraged to follow the directions of school staff and law enforcement. "Again, all students, staff, and teachers are safe." Authorities urged the public to avoid the immediate area while the investigation continued.
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Latest update from cbs12.com: 1 injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school; students evacuated - cbs12. A reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, has been "contained," according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. "All Westwood students, teachers, and staff are accounted for and are safe," Waynesboro Public Schools posted Wednesday morning on social media, adding that the school was reuniting students and families at a designated location during a temporary lockdown. "The lockdown at all Waynesboro Schools has been lifted," the school posted just after noon, roughly two hours after the incident. "We appreciate your cooperation, understanding and patience through this process," they added. "All students from Westwood have been released to their parents and guardians at this time." POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT "Currently, law enforcement is at all locations out of an abundance of caution. Augusta County and Waynesboro law enforcement and schools are continuing to provide updated guidance to community members.".
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Latest update from cbs12.com: 1 injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school; students evacuated - cbs12. Latest update from Direct local · FOX 5 DC: A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning. A reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, has been "contained," according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. "All Westwood students, teachers, and staff are accounted for and are safe," Waynesboro Public Schools posted Wednesday morning on social media, adding that the school was reuniting students and families at a designated location during a temporary lockdown. "The lockdown at all Waynesboro Schools has been lifted," the school posted just after noon, roughly two hours after the incident. "We appreciate your cooperation, understanding and patience through this process," they added. "All students from Westwood have been released to their parents and guardians at this time." POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT "Currently, law enforcement is at all locations out of an abundance of caution. Augusta County and Waynesboro law enforcement and schools are continuing to provide updated guidance to community members.".
