Atlanta Technical College student turns gun on himself accidentally sh00ting classmate

A student has passed on and another was injured following an accidental shooting inside a classroom at Atlanta Technical College on Monday, October 20. According to Atlanta police, the incident occurred when a firearm carried by one of the students accidentally discharged, striking another student in the leg.

Investigators said the student who had the firearm subsequently left the classroom and went into a bathroom, where he was later found unalive from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported the injured student to a hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that the student was alert, conscious and breathing when officers arrived at approximately 8:45 a.m.

College officials have since indicated that the injured student is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and reassured students, staff and the surrounding community that there was no ongoing threat.

Atlanta Technical College confirmed that the campus was secured following the incident and that normal operations have since resumed.