1 person detained in shooting investigation at community event at South Cobb High School

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a shooting at a community event at South Cobb High School.

Sources told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that at least one person was shot.

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Cobb County police say one suspect has been detained. Police also said there is a report of an injury, but the extent of the injury is unknown.

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In a statement released to Channel 2 Action News, the Cobb County School District said the following:

“Cobb Police have confirmed reports of shots fired during a community event at South Cobb High School. As the campus was used through a facility use request and this is not a District event, we do not have any further details and appreciate the Cobb Police Department’s quick response.”

Channel 2 Action News crews are at the scene working to get more information. Get the latest updates on WSB Tonight and WSBTV.com.

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