2 hospitalized, suspect in custody after Warner Robins school shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. - At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Investigation unfolding
What we know:
Two students were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
District officials said one student was shot earlier in the day.
The sheriff's office stated that a suspect is now in custody at this time.
Massive law enforcement presence
Authorities added that there is a significant law enforcement presence at the school.
The sheriff's office is asking people to avoid the area on South Davis Drive.
The City of Warner Robins stated that Demon Valley Road and S. Davis Drive are currently closed at this time.
Deputies are asking people to use alternate routes.
One person was injured in a shooting at Warner Robins High School on August 12, 2026. (Courtesy WGXA)
The district added that all students are in their classrooms and dismissal will begin under a controlled release.
Government officials added that the Warner Robins Police Department is assisting the Houston County School District and Houston County Sheriff's Office.
Safety drills conducted day before shooting
Dig deeper:
According to a Facebook post from Warner Robins High School, the school conducted safety drills on Tuesday using the Centegix CrisisAlert System.
The school's principal, Brett Wallace, stated the school practiced the Code Yellow, Code Red, and Code Blue safety procedures in a letter to parents.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not said what prompted the shooting at this time. The suspect remains unidentified by authorities.
The incident is currently under investigation.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a Facebook post from the Houston County Sheriff's Office, a statement from the Houston County School District and information from the City of Warner Robins Government.