2013 Dekalb School Hostage Crisis

The 2013 Dekalb School Hostage Crisis was a tragic incident where a gunman took multiple students and staff hostage at Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy in DeKalb County, Georgia. The attacker, armed with a gun, entered the school and held people captive for several hours before law enforcement intervened. During the standoff, some individuals were injured, and law enforcement worked to safely resolve the situation. The crisis highlighted the importance of school security measures and emergency response protocols to protect students and staff during such emergencies.