Current:Home > Scams1 student dead, 2 others injured in school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana -EliteFunds
1 student dead, 2 others injured in school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana
View
Date:2025-04-20 04:19:49
One student died Tuesday, and another was critically injured after a shooting at St. Helena High School in Greensburg, Louisiana.
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. local time as school was being dismissed, a rep for the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Department told ABC News.
A third student was injured. All three were students at the school, the rep said.
MORE: El Chapo's wife set to be released from halfway house following prison sentence
The student who was left in critical condition was airlifted to an area hospital. Their condition is currently unknown.
Sheriff’s deputies and the crime lab are on the scene, as well as city police, according to officials.
A suspect was taken into custody, ABC News has confirmed. Authorities told WBRZ in Baton Rouge that the suspect is a 14-year-old student.
MORE: Elderly man, 74, pushed onto NYC subway tracks in unprovoked attack: Police
A message addressing the tragedy was posted on the St. Helena Parish School District's Facebook page.
"A tragic incident occurred on the campus of St. Helena College and Career Academy,” the statement read. "The scene is still active and we are working closely with authorities at this time.”
School is canceled until Friday, the district said, adding that grief counselors would be available when students returned.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
veryGood! (6498)
Related
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- 5 people shot in Illinois neighborhood and 2 are in critical condition
- Ex-Catholic cardinal McCarrick, age 93, is not fit to stand trial on teen sex abuse charges
- Who is playing in NFL Week 1? Here's the complete schedule for Sept. 7-11 games
- Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
- Golden Bachelor: Meet the Women on Gerry Turner’s Season—Including Matt James' Mom
- Hurricane Idalia: See photos of Category 3 hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida
- American Airlines flight attendants take key step toward possible strike
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- 'Awful situation': 10-year-old girl stabs man attacking her mom in Houston, police say
Ranking
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Activists Crash Powerful Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole as Climate Protests and Responses to Them Escalate
- Matt James Has a Rosy Reaction to His Mom Competing on The Golden Bachelor
- Biden warns Idalia still dangerous, says he hasn’t forgotten about the victims of Hawaii’s wildfires
- A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
- A sesame allergy law has made it harder to avoid the seed. Here's why
- Allow This Photo of Daniel Radcliffe In His Underwear to Put a Spell On You
- Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again during exchange with reporters
Recommendation
Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again during exchange with reporters
NFL's highest-paid linebackers: See the top salaries for LBs for 2023 season
Return to office mandates pick up steam as Labor Day nears but many employees resist
From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
Oklahoma deputy arrested in fatal shooting of his wife, police say
North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rival
Out of work actors sign up for Cameo video app for cash