Update: The previously unidentified man was confirmed to be the shooting suspect’s father. The suspect was subdued by an off-duty officer.
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A teenager opened fire at an Anderson County elementary school in Townville, S. C.
Associated Press reports that two students and a female teacher were wounded in the shooting. Authorities report that the students were airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital, while the teacher was taken to AnMed via ambulance. According to an update, a coroner has said that the injuries were not life-threatening.
The suspect is now in custody.
UPDATE: Suspected shooter in custody after incident at Townville elementary school. Injuries reported.
— FOX Carolina News (@foxcarolinanews) September 28, 2016
The Anderson County coroner is said to be investigating a death close to the school. The previously unidentified man was later confirmed to be the shooting suspect’s father.
JUST IN: The Anderson County coroner is also investigating a death 3 miles away from Townville Elementary School.https://t.co/4fBWXLUOUP
— FOX Carolina News (@foxcarolinanews) September 28, 2016
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Rep. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district asked for prayers:
Prayers for Townville
— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) September 28, 2016
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott also tweeted:
Prayers for Townville!
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 28, 2016
My heart is sick for Anderson&South Carolina.Praying initial reports of no loss of life remain true & for those injured and their families
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) September 28, 2016