One injured as Westwood Elementary school evacuated after shooting in Waynesboro, Virginia
A shooting at Westwood Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, left one person injured; students were evacuated and the incident was secured by late morning.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning at Westwood Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person was injured and that all students were safely evacuated from the building. The scene was secured by approximately 10:23 a.m., and students were later reunited with their families at the fellowship hall of nearby Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger posted on social media that she was monitoring the emergency and thanked first responders for their assistance. Local law-enforcement agencies continued to provide updates to the community.