Person injured in shooting at elementary school in Virginia, US

An adult was injured in a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, US. Authorities confirmed that the situation is under control and that no students were harmed.

According to the Associated Press, the injured person was transported to a hospital. Initial reports indicated that his injuries are not life-threatening and that the incident was isolated, involving two individuals, with the shooter no longer posing a threat.

Waynesboro City Schools confirmed that all students, teachers, and staff at the school are safe and accounted for. Students were evacuated and taken to a designated location to reunite with their families.

Authorities imposed a precautionary security lockdown on other schools in the area following the incident, urging the public to avoid the vicinity of the school to allow emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to operate freely.

Multiple security agencies responded to the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances, identify the shooter, and establish motives.