Shooter at elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, detained by police
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Officials at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, confirmed the suspect in a “shooting incident” on Friday is in custody.
Newport News Public Schools confirmed one teacher was injured and that all students are safe in a post on Facebook.
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“There has been a shooting incident at Richneck Elementary School. A teacher was injured and transported to a local hospital. All of the students are safe. The perpetrator is in police custody,” the post said.
The Newport News Police Department separately confirmed that only a teacher was injured but said, “The extent of the adult’s injuries is unknown at this time.”
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Police are still on the scene investigating the incident, which began around 2 p.m. EST, and said more information will be released later. The identity of the injured teacher and the suspect have not been released.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.