A shooting at an elementary school in Virginia left one adult injured Tuesday, prompting an emergency response and concerns among families before authorities confirmed that all children and school staff were safe.
The incident occurred at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia.
According to authorities, one adult was injured in the shooting and transported to a hospital. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Officials said no students were injured.
Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there was no continuing threat to students, staff or the surrounding community.
The shooting triggered a rapid law-enforcement response as officials worked to secure the school and determine exactly what had happened.
For parents and families, confirmation that the children were safe brought relief after another frightening incident involving an American school.
Investigators are now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led to the incident and the relationship, if any, between those involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release additional information as it becomes available.
Most importantly, officials say all children and school staff are safe.