At least 34 students were at Walnut Park Elementary when the man tried to open two doors earlier. leading to school, Gadsden City School superintendent Tony Reddick told CNN.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the incident.
AT news ALEA said the man was seen attempting to forcibly enter patrol-tagged Rainbow City, Alabama, vehicle near the school. Resource Officer made contact with man and tried to stop him, the report said.
A quarrel ensued in Authorities said the man resisted and attempted to take the officer’s firearm. officer smog call for backup and responding officer shot the man who was announced dead in place, the statement said. Whether the suspect was armed is unknown.
On Friday, the man was identified as Robert Tyler White, 32. of Bunnlevel, about 20 miles north of Fayetteville.
Not children sick at school in The incident was reported by Etowah County Sheriff Jonathan Horton. news conference.
Although the school year is over the summer the school runs a literacy camp for elementary school students, Reddick said.
The region has always practice of locking all exterior and interior doors, Reddick said. Something he advertised for helping deter a potential intruder out.
“He tried to open at least two doors leading school,” Reddick said.
“This is Gadsden. small-to knit community. Don’t you think that something like it will happen at your school,” he said. added.
Praise work of school resource officer, Horton also emphasized work district made in light of shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
“Our schools, especially after… what happened in Texas we have one of the largest school resource programs in Etowah County, preaching that these doors stay locked. That the person could not get inside the school,” he said.
“From the perspective of a school resource inspector, he did exactly what should be done. He went straight for the threat, he faced it and he struck with It. It ended in unfortunately death of suspect, but it’s the safest alternative. To keep this menace out of this school,” he said. added.
School employee taken to hospital for treatment for Horton said he suffered minor injuries during the altercation.
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