Teen Intruder Killed Himself After Shooting at Virginia Elementary School

Teen Intruder Killed Himself After Shooting at Virginia Elementary School

Police said the 19-year-old intruder who forced his way into Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the library on 2 September, while a staff member was shot but expected to survive. The incident began on 1 September when the suspect entered the building, prompting Waynesboro Police Department, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and federal agents to respond, secure the school, place it on lockdown and evacuate students and staff. Children were taken to Westminster Presbyterian Church for reunification with their families.

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Waynesboro Police Department Augusta County Sheriff’s Office Waynesboro Public Schools Westminster Presbyterian Church Westwood Hills Elementary School Schools in Stuarts Draft Wilson Complex

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Westwood Hills Elementary School, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA Waynesboro Police Department, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA Augusta County Sheriff's Office, Augusta County, Virginia, USA Westminster Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA Stuarts Draft, Virginia, USA Wilson Complex, Virginia, USA

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2 septembre 2026
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Teen suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound inside Waynesboro school
Teen suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound inside Waynesboro school

WTVR.com • 02 sept. 23h39

A 19-year-old who forced his way into Westwood Hills Elementary in Waynesboro was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, and a staff member was treated for a non-life-threatening wound.

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19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting

wset.com • 02 sept. 23h04

Police say a 19-year-old intruder died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the library of Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, while an adult staff member was shot but expected to survive.

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Gunman shoots staffer at Virginia elementary school, kills himself
Gunman shoots staffer at Virginia elementary school, kills himself

AP News • 02 sept. 21h08

A 19-year-old forced entry into Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, wounded a staff member and then took his own life; no children were present in the library at the time.

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Emergency reported at elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia
Emergency reported at elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia

USA Today • 02 sept. 17h20

Authorities are handling an emergency after a reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School, with students being evacuated and a reunification planned at a local church.

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1 injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school; students evacuated
1 injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school; students evacuated

WJLA • 02 sept. 15h54

A shooting at Westwood Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, left one person injured; students were evacuated and the incident was secured by late morning.

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Waynesboro police managing ‘emergency’ at Westwood Elementary; incident contained
Waynesboro police managing ‘emergency’ at Westwood Elementary; incident contained

WHSV • 02 sept. 14h14

Waynesboro police secured Westwood Elementary School and evacuated students, while nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution.

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Breaking news: Major police presence at Westwood Hills Elementary School
Breaking news: Major police presence at Westwood Hills Elementary School

Augusta Free Press • 02 sept. 13h49

Law enforcement contained an incident at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, evacuated students and staff to a nearby church, and began reunification with families.

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