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Deadly School Shooting in Georgia: 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two teachers and two teenage students.
The incident unfolded when a 14-year-old shooter, identified as Colt Gray, opened fire on the school grounds, causing chaos and grief in this southern U.S. community.
The victims have been named as Christina Irimie, 53, and Richard Aspinwall, 39, both dedicated teachers at the school.
The teenage students who lost their lives were Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn, both 14 years old.
The shooting also left nine others injured, including a teacher and eight students, who are reported to be in serious condition.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) provided details about the incident during a press briefing on Wednesday night.
They revealed that Colt Gray, who is a student at Apalachee High School, was apprehended by law enforcement officers within minutes of the shooting.
Gray is now in custody and faces charges of murder. Given the severity of the crime, he will be tried as an adult.
The shooting has deeply shaken the community, and the authorities are working diligently to address the aftermath and ensure justice is served.
The GBI confirmed that Gray was expected to be formally booked on Wednesday night, marking a sombre day for the school and the broader community.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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