Shot fired at school in suburban Atlanta; no students injured

[bUU]

Being reported by CNN:
At least one gunshot was reported fired at a charter elementary school in suburban Atlanta Tuesday, but no students were injured, a school spokesman said.
One person who fired a shot at or near Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy is in custody, said Quinn Hudson, a spokesman for the DeKalb County School District. It wasn't clear whether the shot was fired inside or outside the school, located about seven miles east of downtown Atlanta.

[Gregg]

Sounds like a 19 year old male who got inside the school office and fired off 1/2 dozen or so shots. It does not sound like he was aiming at anyone as CNN said the shots were fired "in the direction of police". Thankfully no one was hurt. It will be interesting to hear this guy's story as another puzzle piece for the profile of people who do things like this.

[Zoebird]

Here's a link to an article that has a video of the woman who truly saved the day: http://jezebel.com/woman-stops-elementary-school-gunman-using-sheer-awesom-1179363425

Do just go there and watch the video. I was really impressed with her. She really, truly saved the day.

[mtnlaurel]

Here's a link to an article that has a video of the woman who truly saved the day: http://jezebel.com/woman-stops-elementary-school-gunman-using-sheer-awesom-1179363425

Do just go there and watch the video. I was really impressed with her. She really, truly saved the day.

Thanks for posting that link Zoebird.
What an amazing person and an absolute miracle that happened that day.
And to think, she wasn't even supposed to be there.

[CathyA]

From what I've heard, it sounds like he was alot less mentally ill than the shooter in CT. I don't think that woman could have talked the other guy down.

[Zoebird]

I don't know, to be honest, what is possible. I am just glad that it is possible, and I'm glad that it worked out for this school.