Posted September 28, 2016 2:51 pm by Comments

By Bob Owens

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Horrific breaking news from South Carolina.

At least two children have been injured after a shooting at Townville Elementary School in Anderson County, according to scanner traffic. EMS and LifeFlight are responding to the scene along with units from multiple law enforcement agencies.

The coroner said that a man was dead near the school and the death is possibly related to the incident at the school, reporter Mike Ellis from the Independent Mail reported on Twitter. No further details were available on the fatality or its precise location.

The incident was first reported shortly after 2 p.m., according to reports on social media. Witnesses on social media reported seeing dozens of emergency vehicles speeding up Highway 24 toward the school. Units from multiple law enforcement agencies were on their way to the scene, including the Highway Patrol, Anderson city, Anderson County and Oconee County.

Sheila Cole, spokeswoman for Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, believed they have someone in custody, but is awaiting on confirmation.

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UPDATE | Authorities confirm shooting took place at Townville Elem. One person in custody. #scnews https://t.co/joCnwCTy2g

— WCBD (@WCBD) September 28, 2016

One suspect is in custody, and the school has …Read the Rest

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