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BREAKING: Shots Fired at Ronald McNair Discover Learning Academy in Decatur

Robert Aaron | WABE

August 20th, 2013

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A DeKalb County elementary school has been evacuated after a gunman reportedly fired shots inside the school.

The school is the Ronald E. McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School in Decatur.

Officials with DeKalb County Schools are telling parents to pick up students at the WalMart near Gresham Road and I-20.

So far authorities say there are no injuries and a suspect is in custody.

This is a breaking story. WABE will have more later during All Things Considered, and we will post information here as it becomes available.

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