Cobb County police are investigating a shooting at Lindley Middle School in Mableton. One person was shot Wednesday afternoon on school property, according to police reports.
Police say the victim was a juvenile. This is no longer an active shooter situation and police say the school has been deemed safe at this point.
Statement From Cobb County School District: The Cobb County School District released the following statement with more details on the incident.
“This afternoon, a student at Lindley Middle School tragically used a firearm to commit self-harm, prompting a Code Red. School administrators, along with a Cobb County School District police officer, responded immediately and secured the weapon.
“The code red was lifted once police confirmed there was no specific threat to fellow students. The student is in critical condition, surrounded by their family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them.
“While privacy laws limit the details we can share, counseling services are available to support our students and staff during this difficult time. We ask the media to respect the privacy of our school community as they process this tragedy.
“Lindley families are being updated about changes to afternoon dismissal, and we encourage all our families to continue to report concerns to the District’s Tipline via call, text, or email.”
Why It Matters: Violence near schools alarms parents, students, and the community, heightening concerns about safety and security measures at educational institutions.
Cobb County School Police are assisting in the investigation.
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