Shooting At South Carolina Elementary School Injures Teacher, 2 Students (Update 2)
September 28, 2016

There has been a shooting at Townville Elementary School in Townville, South Carolina.

According to a sheriff's spokesman who spoke briefly to reporters, there is a teenage shooter in custody, a teacher has been taken to a local hospital, and 2 students were airlifted to a pediatric trauma center nearby.

More details as they are available. There is a live stream of the scene here.

Update:

According to officials, an adult was found dead approximately 3 miles from the school, and police believe that shooting is linked to this one.

Update 2:

According to reports, one 6-year old child is in critical condition, another 6-year old child and the teacher are at a different hospital in good condition.

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