Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting

Georgia State Police are on the scene at a Georgia high school after reports of gunshots fired at the school, which is located in Winder.

A local hospital is receiving patients with gunshot wounds related to the events at Apalachee High School, which is located about 45 minutes from Atlanta, CNN reports.

FBI Atlanta told TIME in a statement that they are aware of the situation, though no specific information was provided:

“FBI Atlanta is aware of the current situation at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Our agents are on scene coordinating with and supporting local law enforcement,” the statement read.

Video footage on the scene shows students evacuating, multiple ambulances, and police congregating outside the school, which reportedly has close to 1,900 students.

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office told FOX 5 Atlanta there was an active shooter situation Wednesday morning. The school has been cleared and students have been released to their families, according to the station.

Governor Brian Kemp has released a statement on X.

“I have directed all available state resources to respond to the incident at Apalachee High School and urge all Georgians to join my family in praying for the safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state,” Kemp wrote.

TIME has reached out to local authorities for comment.

Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting

Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting

Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting

Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting

Heavy Police Presence at Georgia High School After Possible Shooting