Lakeside High School shooting: Lockdown at multiple schools; details on suspects emerge

A shooting in the back side of Lakeside High School in Martinez, Georgia, prompted a lockdown at Lakeside High and Middle Schools on Wednesday.

Updated on: Jan 29, 2026, 05:09:51 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting on the back side of Lakeside High School in Martinez, Evans County, Georgia, sparked a lockdown at the high and middle schools of Lakeside High on Wednesday.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting to a local news outlet, 1226 News reported. Students are safe, and there is no danger at the school, the outlet reported.

The Sheriff's Office also provided information on the suspects, saying that they are searching for three black male suspects. One is wearing a gray hoodie and the other, a pink hoodie.

Despite there being no active threat, the school remains on lockdown as the police response continues.

The sheriff's office said that the shooting did not occur on the school property. The initial police response was on the 400 block of Riverwatch Parkway, per 1226 News.

Martinez is in Columbia County, Georgia, just west of Augusta in east-central Georgia near the South Carolina border.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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