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Student injured in shooting at Georgia high school, officials say

One student was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the campus of a high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, officials said. A suspect is in custody.

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 5:07 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta

The Houston County Sheriff's Office reports that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School. The sheriff's office said that one student was injured in the gunfire and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt.

The suspect was taken into custody and the school was secure, deputies said. The circumstances of the shooting were unclear. No details were immediately confirmed.

The incident shut down surrounding roads. Moulton asked residents to avoid the area.