A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of four people – two students and two teachers – and injuries to nine others. An outpouring of support followed, with multiple fundraisers on GoFundMe raising over $100,000. The company established a portal for verified accounts related to the shooting to help those affected. The suspected shooter, a 14-year-old student, was arrested and charged with murder. All schools in Barrow County went into lockdown as a precautionary measure. The community, state officials, and residents gathered for a vigil to honor the victims. The incident marked the 604th mass killing in the US since 2006, according to a database. Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins expressed condolences and urged prayers for those affected. Barrow County School System Superintendent Dallas LeDuff announced that schools would be closed for the rest of the week, with crisis counseling available. The shooting is a tragic event that has deeply affected the community of Winder, Georgia, prompting a show of solidarity and resilience in the face of tragedy.
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