A Georgia school has been placed on lockdown following reports of an active shooter.
Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County, 25 miles west of Athens, was put on hard lockdown Wednesday morning, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
The news outlet said it has received multiple calls about a shooting, which remains unconfirmed.
Images from the scene show dozens of ambulances and police vehicles outside the school.
At least one person was loaded into a medic helicopter on a stretcher, as reported by Atlanta News First.
Apalachee High School in Winder in Barrow County was put on hard lockdown Wednesday
Images from the scene show police outside the school.
Apalachee High School is one of two high schools in the district and has about 1,900 students.
Panicked parents are currently outside the school and many appear to be in contact with their children.
The district has not issued any statements as of 11.20 EST.
Live footage shows a student doubled over under a cover next to nearby ambulances.
Heavily-armed police were seen entering the school as students were evacuated into the football stadium
DailyMail.com has contacted the Barrow County’s Sheriff’s office.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
