Gunman who breached Virginia elementary school dies after shooting staff member, police say
A 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning, injuring an adult staff member before turning the gun on himself in an incident where lockdown procedures appear to have worked.
A 19-year-old gunman gained entry to a Virginia elementary school, injuring an adult staff member before taking his own life, according to officials who say lockdown procedures prevented further harm during the incident that occurred about 30 miles west of Charlottesville on Wednesday morning. The exact circumstances surrounding the gunman's entry into the building are still under investigation. Authorities praised the swift response of lockdown protocols, which allegedly helped contain the situation until law enforcement arrived on scene. The school was evacuated as a precautionary measure following the incident.
