<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">A 14-year-old gunman on Wednesday (Sep 4) killed four people, including two students and two teachers, and wounded nine others during a shooting spree at a high school in the US state of Georgia. The shooter, also a student at the school, had apparently been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) radar for over a year for threats to commit a school shooting.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:99,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">Although a minor, the gunman would be&nbsp;charged with murder and tried as an adult, said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}">The shooting happened near the town of Winder, about 45 miles (72 kilometres) northeast of Atlanta, the state capital.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:198,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:198,&quot;w&quot;:655,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:198,&quot;w&quot;:574,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-multiple-students-injured-casualties-expected-in-shooting-at-georgia-high-school-755931">US: At least 4 dead, over two dozen wounded in shooting at Georgia high school</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:234,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2071}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:234,&quot;w&quot;:415,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2071}">Why didn't the FBI take action sooner?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2116}">According to an AFP report, the FBI late on Wednesday revealed that the shooter was brought to its attention more than a year ago. At the time, the county sheriff's office had interviewed the-then 13-year-old suspect and his father. The child had denied the threats, however; he was flagged to the school officials for monitoring.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:363,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2200}">County sheriff Jud Smith told the press that it was not yet clear if the shooter targeted people specifically or if it was random shooting. Furthermore, the weapon used is yet to be identified.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:413,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2250}">The shooter was subdued by the school resource officer.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:445,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2282}">County sheriff smith said that the officer "engaged him".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:478,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2315}">"The shooter quickly realized that if he did not give up that it would end with an OIS — an officer-involved shooting. He gave up, got on the ground, and the deputy took him into custody."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:478,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2315}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-does-kamala-harris-want-to-shut-down-x-elon-musk-robert-f-kennedy-jr-claim-so-755785">Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:478,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2315}"><strong>'Sick and deranged monster'</strong></h2>

<p>Shortly after the shooting,&nbsp;Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump said that the shooter was a&nbsp;"sick and deranged monster."</p>

<p>While US President Joe Biden expressed his grief and said he was mourning the dead.</p>

<p>"Students across the country are learning how to duck and cover instead of how to read and write. We cannot continue to accept this as normal," he said.</p>

<p>Democratic Party presidential candidate Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;speaking at a campaign event in New Hampshire said it was time to end the "epidemic of gun violence."</p>

<p><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:527,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2364}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 14-year-old gunman on Wednesday (Sep 4) killed four people, including two students and two teachers, and wounded nine others during a shooting spree at a high school in the US state of Georgia.

A 14-year-old gunman on Wednesday (Sep 4) killed four people, including two students and two teachers, and wounded nine others during a shooting spree at a high school in the US state of Georgia. The shooter, also a student at the school, had apparently been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) radar for over a year for threats to commit a school shooting. Although a minor, the gunman would be charged with murder and tried as an adult, said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting happened near the town of Winder, about 45 miles (72 kilometres) northeast of Atlanta, the state capital. Also read | US: At least 4 dead, over two dozen wounded in shooting at Georgia high school Why didn't the FBI take action sooner? According to an AFP report, the FBI late on Wednesday revealed that the shooter was brought to its attention more than a year ago. At the time, the county sheriff's office had interviewed the-then 13-year-old suspect and his father. The child had denied the threats, however; he was flagged to the school officials for monitoring. County sheriff Jud Smith told the press that it was not yet clear if the shooter targeted people specifically or if it was random shooting. Furthermore, the weapon used is yet to be identified. The shooter was subdued by the school resource officer. County sheriff smith said that the officer "engaged him". "The shooter quickly realized that if he did not give up that it would end with an OIS — an officer-involved shooting. He gave up, got on the ground, and the deputy took him into custody." Also read | Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so 'Sick and deranged monster' Shortly after the shooting, Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump said that the shooter was a "sick and deranged monster." While US President Joe Biden expressed his grief and said he was mourning the dead. "Students across the country are learning how to duck and cover instead of how to read and write. We cannot continue to accept this as normal," he said. Democratic Party presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign event in New Hampshire said it was time to end the "epidemic of gun violence." (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia high school shooting: 14-year-old shooter had been on FBI's radar for over a year

<p>The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press.&nbsp; The shootings took place in Memphis' Whitehaven district, roughly 10 miles (16 km) south of the city centre and close to Memphis International Airport. The two shootings happened on East Shelby Drive, a commercial route lined with restaurants, supermarkets, churches, and medical offices, also bordered by residential areas.</p>

<p>The Live Lounge nightclub in Memphis made its first call for assistance from police at 12:43 in the morning, according to the press release.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There are 3 persons of interest that investigators would like to speak w/ concerning this incident. If anyone can identify these individuals, call Crime Stoppers @ 901-528-CASH. The individual in the blk t-shirt w/ green writing may have been injured and needs medical attention. <a href="https://t.co/AcHQmOxUzU">pic.twitter.com/AcHQmOxUzU</a></p>
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<p>Two victims were taken&nbsp;to the hospital in critical condition and five others with minor&nbsp;injuries went to area hospitals in private vehicles.</p>

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<p>Police were alerted to a second shooting approximately a mile distant while they were already on the site. Police reported that three victims were taken to the hospital in serious condition at the scene, while one male&nbsp;victim was pronounced dead.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Tyre Nichols Death: Ex-officers plead not guilty</strong></p>

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<p>Investigators are unclear about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or if the shooter knew the victims.</p>

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The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press. The shootings took place in Memphis' Whitehaven district, roughly 10 miles (16 km) south of the city centre and close to Memphis International Airport. The two shootings happened on East Shelby Drive, a commercial route lined with restaurants, supermarkets, churches, and medical offices, also bordered by residential areas. The Live Lounge nightclub in Memphis made its first call for assistance from police at 12:43 in the morning, according to the press release. There are 3 persons of interest that investigators would like to speak w/ concerning this incident. If anyone can identify these individuals, call Crime Stoppers @ 901-528-CASH. The individual in the blk t-shirt w/ green writing may have been injured and needs medical attention. pic.twitter.com/AcHQmOxUzU — Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) February 19, 2023 × Two victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition and five others with minor injuries went to area hospitals in private vehicles. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Another violent night in Memphis: @MEM_PoliceDept say they responded to Live Lounge in Whitehaven at 12:43 because of a shooting. While investigating, they got a call for another shooting less than 2 miles away. At least 11 shot and 1 dead. pic.twitter.com/Q4MI3pOOuq — Walter Murphy (@WMurphyNews) February 19, 2023 × ALSO READ | Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy planning to run for US President: Report Police were alerted to a second shooting approximately a mile distant while they were already on the site. Police reported that three victims were taken to the hospital in serious condition at the scene, while one male victim was pronounced dead. ALSO WATCH | Tyre Nichols Death: Ex-officers plead not guilty Investigators are unclear about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or if the shooter knew the victims. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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