2 dead, ‘multiple others’ wounded in shooting at Marshall County High School; suspect in custody
January 23, 2018
A shooting at Marshall County High School on Tuesday morning resulted in two confirmed fatalities with several others wounded.
Gov. Matt Bevin tweeted shortly after the shooting that “multiple others” were wounded. At a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Bevin said that two people were killed and 19 were injured.
The suspected shooter is in custody. Bevin tweeted soon after that there is “much yet unknown” about the situation.
“Please do not speculate or spread hearsay,” he tweeted. “Let’s let the first responders do their job and be grateful that they are there to do it for us…”
Tragic shooting at Marshall County HS…Shooter is in custody, one confirmed fatality, multiple others wounded…Much yet unknown…Please do not speculate or spread hearsay…Let’s let the first responders do their job and be grateful that they are there to do it for us…
— Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) January 23, 2018
Kentucky Police tweeted after the situation had passed, shortly after 10 a.m.
UPDATE: School Shooting: The scene is secured, the suspect is in custody, and we will be providing updates periodically as information is obtained and confirmed.
— KY State Police (@kystatepolice) January 23, 2018
Secretary of State Alison L. Grimes and Attorney General Andy Beshear also tweeted about the situation.
Horrible situation with a tragic shooting at Marshall County HS. Please keep those involved & first responders in your hearts right now. Prayers to Marshall County.
— Alison L. Grimes (@AlisonForKY) January 23, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the families in Marshall County. As parents of school-age children, Britainy and I cannot imagine the fear, pain, and concern that the entire community is feeling.
— Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) January 23, 2018
Marshall County is in southwestern Kentucky.