Suspect dead, staff member injured in Virginia elementary school shooting, authorities say

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WVIR/Gray News) - Authorities in Virginia say the suspected gunman in an elementary school shooting is dead.

The Waynesboro Police Department identified the suspect as Anthony I. Ignatiadais-Isabelle.

Authorities said they found Ignatiadais-Isabelle dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the library at Westwood Hills Elementary School Wednesday, following a reported shooting.

A staff member was also injured, but has since been treated and released from medical care, and no children suffered any injuries, police said.

According to Waynesboro police, all students, teachers, and staff were safely evacuated to Westminster Presbyterian Church following the emergency response, where they were reunited with family.

Jim Wood, a Waynesboro city council member, told the Associated Press earlier in the morning that the shooting was an isolated incident.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger also noted that she was monitoring the situation.

“My heart is with these young students, their parents and families. Thank you to the first responders who are assisting,” Spanberger said.