Current:Home > News1 student dead, 2 others injured in school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana -Capitatum
1 student dead, 2 others injured in school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana
View
Date:2025-04-14 16:43:58
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! (34752)
Related
- Judge says Mexican ex-official tried to bribe inmates in a bid for new US drug trial
- Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health, developmental disabilities
- LA County puts 66 probation officers on leave for misconduct including sexual abuse, excessive force
- Van driver dies in rear-end crash with bus on I-74, several others are lightly injured
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- Massachusetts is turning a former prison into a shelter for homeless families
- Uber driver accused of breaking into passenger's home, raping her, after dropping her off
- Pro-union ad featuring former Alabama coach Nick Saban was done without permission, he says
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Why King Charles III's New Military Role for Prince William Is Sparking Controversy
Ranking
- Messi injury update: Ankle 'better every day' but Inter Miami star yet to play Leagues Cup
- At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion
- After nine years of court oversight, Albuquerque Police now in full compliance with reforms
- Florida family’s 911 call to help loved one ends in death after police breach safety protocols
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- GOP attorneys general sue Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks
- Travis Barker’s Extravagant Mother’s Day Gift to Kourtney Kardashian Is No Small Thing
- Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig’s jury and a Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep
Recommendation
Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
Chris Hemsworth Reveals What It’s Really Like Inside the Met Gala
University of North Carolina to dump 'divisive' DEI, spend funds on public safety
Supreme Court denies California’s appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison
Jamaica's Kishane Thompson more motivated after thrilling 100m finish against Noah Lyles
Halle Berry's boyfriend Van Hunt posts NSFW photo of the actress in Mother's Day tribute
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins. Here's what to know.
I've hated Mother's Day since I was 7. I choose to celebrate my mom in my own way.