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He tried to take the gun from the school security officer of the center, who he tried to access by force
Police have killed a man on Thursday when he allegedly tried to enter an elementary school after an altercation with a school security agent in Alabama, United States. This was reported at a press conference by the Etowah County Sheriff, Jonathan Horton, as reported by the US network CNN, adding that no child has died in the incident and that the suspect was not armed.
Gadsden City School Superintendent Tony Reddick told the network that at least 34 students were inside Walnut Park Elementary School when the man tried to enter. “He tried to open at least two doors that give access to the school,” he explained. “This is Gadsden, a small community. One does not think that something like this will happen in a school in this town, “added Reddik.
The individual was seen trying to force his way into the school with a vehicle. A security agent saw him and tried to stop him, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), which is investigating the incident. The individual tried to take the officer’s firearm and it was then that the agent requested reinforcements and a police officer shot the suspect, who died on the spot, ALEA has reported.
“The school resource security officer did exactly what needed to be done. He went straight to the threat, he confronted her and dealt with her. Unfortunately, he ended up with the suspect’s death, but that’s the safest alternative. Keep that threat out of the school,” Reddik said.
The school resource security officer has been taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries sustained during the altercation, Horton said.