GEORGIA — W.S. K-8 School in Agusta is on lockdown after a student was shot by a fellow classmate.
The incident appears to be an accident.
From WBTV: A call came around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday morning from the Augusta Fire Department to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office about an incident at the school, and the Richmond County Board of Education Police Department needed assistance.
Officials report a male student had a gun in his desk and was reportedly playing with the gun when it went off and struck a female student in the side.
The student who fired the weapon is in custody.
School statement: “At approximately, 10:45AM, August 25, 2015, it was discovered that a student brought a gun to
school against state law and district policy.
While playing with the gun inside a desk, a student accidentally discharged the weapon and another student was struck.
The parents of involved students have been notified. The student, who brought the weapon to school, is currently in police custody.
The injured student was transported to the hospital. All other students and staff are safe and secure in the building.”
The injured student’s condition is unknown. No further details were available.
