McEachern High School Shooting Today Powder Springs, Georgia — A shooting in the parking lot of McEachern High School left multiple people injured earlier today, prompting a temporary lockdown of the campus while authorities responded and secured the area, officials confirmed.
Cobb County police say the incident took place Thursday afternoon around 1:47 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the school after reports of gunfire in the school’s parking lot. Authorities quickly implemented a “code red” lockdown as students and staff were sheltered in place while law enforcement and emergency responders assessed the scene.
Initial information indicates that two people were struck by gunfire. Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer stated that the victims were not currently enrolled students at McEachern High School, and that both were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Investigators continue to search for suspects and determine what led to the shooting. One person — a 17-year-old identified as Scott Foor — was arrested overnight in connection with the incident and charged with multiple offenses including aggravated assault and possession of a firearm on school property. Authorities say they are still working to identify and locate a second person of interest believed to be involved.
The school was eventually declared safe after law enforcement cleared the campus and students were reunited with their families at a designated pickup location offsite. Parents and community members expressed shock and concern, emphasizing that while no current students were harmed, the event was frightening for those on campus.
Cobb County Schools has said it will review security measures in the wake of the shooting, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help in the investigation.
This remains an active and developing situation, with updates expected as law enforcement releases further details on the circumstances and any additional charges.
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