ST. HELENA PARISH, La. (WAFB) – The St. Helena Parish Sherriff’s Office has arrested a juvenile in connection with a deadly shooting involving multiple people on Tuesday, September 12, officials say.
The juvenile is 14-years-old and is a student at the school, officials confirmed.
The St. Helena Parish School District stated that school will be canceled until Friday, as well as the football game.
According to deputies, the shooting happened around 3 p.m. at St. Helena College & Career Academy leaving one person dead. Another person was transported to an area hospital, officials confirmed and a third was airlifted.
A motive is undetermined at this time.
Governor John Bel Edwards released a statement regarding the shooting :
Greensburg is a community close to my home and my heart. I was proud to represent St. Helena Parish, along with Tangipahoa, for eight years in the legislature. Donna and I are praying for the families affected by this awful act, and for the entire St. Helena community.
There are far too many Louisianians who have had a shooting close to home. Too many families are forever altered by senseless violence. While we seek justice, we must continue to have serious policy discussions about how to end this plague of gun violence in Louisiana and across our country.
Source : WAFB
