'We're beefing up patrols': APS police chief talks future safety protocols after Apalachee High shooting
Metro Atlanta families are pressing their districts about school safety in the wake of the shooting at Apalachee High School that left four dead: teachers Richard Aspinwall and Cristina Irimie, and students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a 14-year-old suspect in Winder, Georgia. His father was also arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder. GBI Director Chris Hosey said the father bought his son the same AR-style weapon that he allegedly used in the massacre.
As the school year is only a few weeks in, this shooting in Barrow County has most definitely had an impact on Atlanta Public School students and their parents.
APS Police Chief Ron Applin joined WABE’s “Morning Edition” to discuss what, if any, safety protocols need to be upgraded, and his overall message to the community.
Note of disclosure: Atlanta Public Schools holds WABE’s broadcast license.
Lily Oppenheimer contributed to this report.
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