An email from Virginia State Police (VSP) confirms the shooting that occurred at Westwood Hills Elementary School on September 2.
Waynesboro First Responders with VSP responded to the incident in which a suspect forced his way into the school at approximately 9:10 a.m.
Within 3 minutes authorities located Anthony I. Ignatiadis-Isabelle of Waynesboro deceased in the school library.
Preliminary indications are that the suspect suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
There were no students in the library at the time.
The school had been placed on lockdown immediately following the forced entry.
One adult staff member suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and has since been treated and released.
On September 2 a press conference was held detailing all pertinent information known at the time in the ongoing investigation.
Westwood Hills Elementary School remained closed Thursday September 3 with information shared directly with families and staff regarding additional plans.
A reunification location for students and parents was set up at a nearby church as preplanned in cases of emergencies.
The Waynesboro school system has shared on social media grief and stress support for those who may need it.
All protocols and procedures were followed to the letter by staff and first responders, and all other staff and students are safe thanks to those safeguards.
The 19-year-old assailant had no affiliation with either Waynesboro High school or Westwood Hills Elementary school according to School Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Cassell.
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