Georgia Teacher Who Shot Himself Did It Intentionally, Officials Say

Georgia Teacher Who Shot Himself Did It Intentionally, Officials Say
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An Atlanta, Georgia-area teacher intentionally shot himself in a classroom last week, officials said.

Douglas County Sheriff’s authorities said that a Lithia Springs High School teacher shot himself in the head on Thursday morning, Aug. 17, before students arrived, WSB-TV reported.

“It is not believed there was any intent to injure anyone, other than himself,” said Douglas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Jessie Hambrick.

Douglas County Sheriff's authorities said that a Lithia Springs High School teacher shot himself in the head on the morning of Aug. 17, before students arrived, WSB-TV reported. (Google Maps)
Douglas County Sheriff's authorities said that a Lithia Springs High School teacher shot himself in the head on the morning of Aug. 17, before students arrived, WSB-TV reported. Google Maps
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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