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Suspect dead, staff member injured in Virginia elementary school shooting, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Dorothy Sedovic, Cole Rawlins, Michael Russo, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred at Westwood Elementary School, where a shooting reportedly took place, resulting in at least one injury. : An emergency situation at an elementary school has led to the evacuation of students and staff.
From Waynesboro, Va.: An emergency situation at an elementary school has led to the evacuation of students and staff. The incident occurred at Westwood Elementary School, where a shooting reportedly took place, resulting in at least one injury. Law enforcement is managing the situation, which is now contained and secure.
The school division is working to reunite students with their families at a nearby church. Parents have been advised not to go to the school, as access needs to be kept clear for buses and emergency vehicles.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including updates on the reunification process and the status of those involved.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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