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What we know about the victims

    At least four people were killed and nine injured in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County on Wednesday morning.

    A 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, was arrested.

    THIS IS WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE VICTIMS:

    Mason Schermerhorn, 14:

    Schermerhorn, who is autistic, was one of four people killed, his mother confirmed to Channel 2 Action NewsFamily members had shared the photo of the 14-year-old boy on social media after they were unable to reach him following the shooting.

    “If he has escalated, PLEASE USE A CALM MOOD with him,” family members wrote on social media. “Let him know his mother is looking for him for reassurance.”

    David Phenix:

    Phenix was one of nine people who suffered gunshot wounds. The teacher and coach suffered gunshot wounds to the foot and hip, shattering his hip bone. Family members said he underwent emergency surgery but is in stable condition.

    “We will update as we hear new information. We are so, so happy, but please keep our family and the AHS family in your prayers,” his daughter wrote on Facebook.