Wake Alert: Shooting at Mount Tabor High School
Updated 6:18
The suspect in today’s shooting at Mount Tabor High School is in custody.
Today’s incident may prompt difficult emotions. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of support resources.
- The University Counseling Center and Office of the Chaplain are available to listen to students who need to speak with someone here. The Counseling Center provides crisis assistance for urgent mental health needs 24 hours a day at 336.758.5273.
- The Emergency Assistance Program is available to faculty and staff for assessment, referral and follow-up services.
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Updated 4:08 pm
Wake Forest Police remain in contact with local authorities who continue to search for the suspect in the shooting at Mount Tabor High School. There is no reason to believe there is any risk to campus. Campus will be updated should the risk in our area change. Faculty, staff and students should remain alert to new information while continuing normal activities.
Winston-Salem public schools and police have confirmed a single incident resulting in injuries to one high school student. No other incidents have been confirmed. All precautionary lockdowns have been lifted at other local public schools, other than at Mount Tabor.
Wake Forest offers its support to faculty, staff and students who may need personal support:
- The University Counseling Center and Office of the Chaplain are available to listen to students who need to speak with someone here. The Counseling Center provides crisis assistance for urgent mental health needs 24 hours a day at 336.758.5273.
- The Emergency Assistance Program is available to faculty and staff for assessment, referral and follow-up services.
Information: Wake Alert website.
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Updated 2:02 pm
Wake Alert Emergency update:
Wake Forest Police are in contact with local law enforcement. No reason to believe the suspect in the reported Mount Tabor H.S. shooting is on or near campus. Remain alert as you continue normal movement around campus.
Parents should now report to the Harris Teeter and NOT to the Robinhood YMCA to be reunited with their children. Please follow WSPD, FCSO, and WSFCS social media for the latest updates. @cityofwspolice @gofcsonc
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Wake Alert: A shooting has been reported at Mount Tabor High School, about three miles from campus. Please monitor WFU emails and local news sources as information develops.