One person was injured in a shooting at an elementary school on Wednesday morning.
Police swarmed Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro after reports of an active shooter.
Later Wednesday morning, police said the situation was ‘contained.’
No other details about the shooting were immediately known.
All students and staff are safe, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Barber said.
Far-left Governor Abigail Spanberger said she is ‘monitoring’ the situation.
“I am monitoring the emergency at Westwood Hills Elementary School this morning. My heart is with these young students, their parents and families, and the teachers and staff at the school. Thank you to the first responders who are assisting at the scene,” Spanberger said.
“Augusta County and Waynesboro law enforcement and schools are continuing to provide updated guidance to community members,” she added.
I am monitoring the emergency at Westwood Hills Elementary School this morning. My heart is with these young students, their parents and families, and the teachers and staff at the school. Thank you to the first responders who are assisting at the scene.
Augusta County and…
— Governor Abigail Spanberger (@GovernorVA) September 2, 2026
Fox News reported:
A reported shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, has been “contained,” according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.
“All Westwood students, teachers, and staff are accounted for and are safe,” Waynesboro Public Schools posted on social media, adding that the school was reuniting students and families at a designated location.
“As a precautionary measure, all other Waynesboro Public Schools have been placed on lockdown,” the post continued. “More information will be released when it becomes available. All schools are secure and safe at this time. Parents and guardians, please do not call 911 for additional information. We will relay it as soon as possible.”
