NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Last week’s devastating school shooting in Georgia that left four dead and nine others hurt is raising safety concerns for people across the country, including in Middle Tennessee.
According to Education Week , there have been 26 school shootings reported on K-12 campuses so far in 2024.
The 14-year-old accused gunman of the Apalachee High School shooting in Winder, Georgia is charged with four counts of murder. His father has also been charged after being accused of allowing his son to possess a weapon. He’s the first parent in Georgia to face such charges following a school shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
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Following the tragedy, Dr. Grant Swallows, Director of Schools for Warren County Schools, said he wanted to address school safety which he referred to as a “significant issue.”
“It’s natural for concerns about potential threats to our own community,” Swallows said. “We must remain vigilant and work together to maintain the safe and supportive environment we strive to create for our children every day.”