1 adult hurt, no kids harmed after shooting at Virginia elementary school, official says
A single adult was injured in a shooting incident at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia on Wednesday morning, according to officials. No children were reported to have been harmed in the isolated incident, which has since concluded. Jim Wood, a city council member representing the area, confirmed the shooting and stated that the shooter is no longer considered a threat.
The adult victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening. Local police have not yet issued a full statement on the matter, but one is expected to be released later in the day. The school system assured parents and staff that all students, teachers, and staff were safely accounted for following the emergency.
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