A 14-year-old student was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 6th, after allegedly bringing a firearm onto the grounds of Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. This incident occurred at the same school where a mass shooting claimed the lives of two students and two teachers just days earlier on September 4th.

School resource officers apprehended the student at approximately 2:02 p.m. without any resistance. Authorities reported that the student cooperated fully and did not threaten anyone with the weapon. The unnamed minor was subsequently transported to a youth detention center.

The teenager faces charges of theft, possession of a firearm by a minor, and possessing a weapon on school property. Officials have not disclosed the type of gun or how it was obtained.

Following the incident, the Barrow County School System canceled classes at Apalachee High School on Thursday and convened a meeting to address immediate safety improvements. The school system acknowledged the emotional impact of the event and committed to updating the community on any procedural changes after the board meeting.

This incident follows the tragic September 4th shooting where 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly opened fire at the school, killing teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo. Colt Gray has been indicted on 55 counts as an adult and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. His father, Colin Gray, faces charges related to purchasing the firearm used in the shooting and providing it to his son. He has also pleaded not guilty.