A Lithia Springs High School teacher shot himself in a classroom on Thursday morning, school officials confirmed. It was not immediately confirmed if the shooting took place during class or when school was in session, however, according to Douglas County School System spokesperson Nell Boggs, the teacher was alone when the shooting occurred around 7:15 a.m.
The identity of the victim and his condition was not immediately made available. Douglas County School Superintendent Trent North said that the man was married and had a child.
Classes have been cancelled for the day, Boggs said. Students may be picked up by a guardian or parents, and buses will be available to take riders home.
Douglas County Police Sgt. Jesse Hambrick confirmed that no students or staff were injured in the incident.
Some folks on social media expressed concern over the incident and mentioned the death may have been as a result of a suicide.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
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Students originally said it was a suicide (no idea where that info originated, basically it's gossip), but the latest news says that the teacher sought help & is in stable condition at the hospital. Please keep your story updated since your original info was unverified & ultimately wrong. Otherwise you're adding to GOSSIP rather than giving NEWS.