1 student dead, another arrested after shooting at Louisiana high school
Sep 12, 2023, 4:26 PM | Updated: 4:38 pm
GREENSBURG, La. (AP) — A student is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Tuesday at a high school in Louisiana, authorities said.
The St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office tells news outlets it happened around 3 p.m. at St. Helena College & Career Academy in Greensburg. At least two other people were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately available.
The alleged shooter, who is a juvenile and student at the school, was arrested, Sheriff Nat Williams said. Charges will be released at a later time, he said.
A motive for the shooting has not been determined, authorities said.
The school system has not commented on the shooting or said whether classes will resume as usual on Wednesday.
An email and voice message seeking comment were left with St. Helena Parish School District Superintendent Kelli Joseph.
