Shooting near Augusta's Laney High School leaves 3 injured

Three people were shot in the tailgate area of Laney High School in Augusta, and they are in hospital.

Updated on: Oct 18, 2026, 05:58:30 IST

By Khushi Arora

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Three people were shot near Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia, on October 17. As per Newsnation, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting at the school.

Three people were shot in the tailgate area of Laney High School. (Unsplash)

What happened?

According to the Post and Courier, deputies responded to “the tailgate area” of Laney High School at 1339 Laney Walker Blvd. The incident happened in the school’s tailgating area. The school had hosted its homecoming football game against Josey.

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Victims and their condition

As per Newsnation, investigators said at least three people had gunshot wounds. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

According to a release by Sgt Walter McNeil at 7:04pm, the current conditions of the three were not available.

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Is there a suspect?

There is no word yet on a suspect. The release says: “Investigators are still working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident."

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Khushi Arora
Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes. Beyond the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching cinema and loves having long conversations about books, films and everything in between.Read More

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