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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.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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