Apalachee High School shooting | Students recount harrowing moments [Video]

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. – Parents and students are in shock following a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning, where four people were tragically killed, and nine others were hospitalized. The shooting has left the local community reeling, as officials work to piece together the events that led to the violent incident.

In an interview with our news team, students recounted their experiences during the attack, which unfolded unexpectedly during the school day.

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The school’s internal communication system, known as the smart board, sent a notification initiating a hard lockdown, instructing students and teachers to seek immediate safety. One student described the moment when he and his classmates huddled in a corner of their classroom, securing the door as they waited for law enforcement to arrive. Law enforcement officers later entered the room using a key to unlock the door as they cleared the building.

Another student, who was listening to …