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2 Dead, 17 Others Injured After Kentucky High School Shooting

Both victims killed in the shooting were 15 years old.
Posted at 2:47 PM, Jan 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-23 14:47:09-05

Two teenagers are dead and 17 other people were injured during a shooting at a high school in western Kentucky. 

Gov. Matt Bevin confirmed the news in a press conference saying a 15 year-old female died at the scene and a 15 year-old male died later at the hospital. The injured students were taken to multiple hospitals. 

Bevin said the suspect — a 15 year-old student — is in custody.