Authorities have contained a reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office announced. All students, teachers, and staff at the school are accounted for and safe, according to a social media post from Waynesboro Public Schools.
The school is facilitating the reunification of students and families at a designated location. As a precautionary measure, all other schools within the Waynesboro Public Schools district have been placed on lockdown.
Officials are urging the public to avoid the immediate vicinity while the investigation is ongoing. No further details regarding injuries or a suspect have been released at this time. The school district stated that more information would be provided as it becomes available and asked parents and guardians not to call 911 for updates.