Shooting Incident in Union County
The GBI is investigating an isolated shooting incident that happened around 2:15pm Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Union County Primary School. Someone targeted a specific unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot of the school. The suspect, a school employee, is in custody and there is no threat to the public; however, the school will be closed on Friday, August 12, 2022. The school was not in session; however, there was teacher planning going on. The investigation is active and ongoing. As the investigation progresses, the GBI will provide updates.