Police say a 17-year-old girl has been killed in what is being described as an “accidental shooting” at an Alabama high school on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Police: 17-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting at Alabama high school.
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Initial reports stated that two students had been shot at Huffman High School, one with life-threatening injuries. There were also reports that a school employee was injured.
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The shooting reportedly took place during dismissal and was described by Birmingham Police Sgt. Bryan Shelton as an “accidental shooting.”
The school was placed on a brief lockdown and students were later released.
No other details were available at this time.
