Westwood Elementary School Evacuated Following Reported Shooting; Incident Contained
Westwood Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, was evacuated due to a reported shooting. Authorities have stated the incident is contained and secure, and all students and staff have been safely evacuated.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 2, 2026 —
Westwood Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, was evacuated on [Date of incident – not provided] following a reported shooting incident on school grounds.
Authorities confirmed that the situation has been contained and secured. All students and staff members have been safely evacuated from the premises as a precautionary measure.
The specifics of the reported shooting, including the timeline of events and the exact nature of the incident, have not been detailed. The contractor’s name was not provided.
Emergency services responded to the scene. Further information regarding the cause of the reported shooting or any potential injuries was not immediately available. Law enforcement agencies are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.
The evacuation process was carried out to ensure the safety and security of everyone within the school building. Officials have stated that the school premises are now secure.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available from official sources.
Story summarized from the original created by Cole Rawlins, Gray News staff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
