Waynesboro, Va. – A shooting inside Westwood Hills Elementary School on Wednesday morning left one adult injured, but no students were harmed, according to local officials who responded to the scene.
Incident details
City Council member Jim Wood, whose district includes the school, described the event as a “one‑on‑one” incident. Wood was attending a nearby gathering when he learned of the shooting and immediately went to the school. After confirming the adult victim had been taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries, Wood said the shooter is no longer a threat, though he declined to provide further information about the suspect’s identity or motive.
Wood added that he could not confirm any relationship between the shooter and the victim. “This is a one‑on‑one incident,” he told reporters, emphasizing that the situation was isolated and that children were being reunited with their families at a local church shortly after the emergency response.
Response from officials
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, who is monitoring the incident, expressed sympathy for the community. “My heart is with these young students, their parents and families, and the teachers and staff at the school,” Spanberger said, adding gratitude for the first responders who arrived quickly.
Local law‑enforcement officials posted video showing several emergency vehicles parked outside the school. They indicated that more details would be released later in the afternoon as the investigation progresses.
Community impact
Westwood Hills Elementary serves a diverse student body in Waynesboro, a city located about 96 miles northwest of Richmond. The incident has sparked concern among parents and community members, who are eager for reassurance that the school remains a safe environment for children.
Parents gathered at a nearby church after the shooting to reunite with their children and receive updates from school officials. The school district has pledged to keep families informed as more information becomes available.
Next steps
Authorities are expected to release additional details about the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the shooting later today. In the meantime, school officials are working with law‑enforcement to ensure heightened security measures are in place and to support students and staff affected by the event.
Waynesboro residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local news outlets for further updates and to follow any guidance issued by school administrators and public‑safety officials.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
