Georgia school shooting: What we know so far

Plus, an age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about mass shootings. September 5, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] The suspect in a Georgia school shooting that left four dead was interviewed last year by law enforcement in connection with online threats, authorities say. Plus, a guide for how to speak to children about mass shootings.   The Latest   [The Georgia school shooting suspect was investigated last year for online threats, authorities say.]( A 14-year-old student suspected of [shooting and killing four people]( at Georgia's Apalachee High School yesterday had been [previously investigated for threats]( to carry out a school shooting, federal authorities said. The alleged shooter was [interviewed by law enforcement last year]( in connection to online postings featuring photos of guns, but he denied making the threats, the FBI's Atlanta field office said. [Two students and two teachers were killed](, and another nine people were wounded in the attack. The suspect surrendered to police and has been charged as an adult with murder. [Here's the very latest.]( [How to talk to children about mass shootings: An age-by-age guide]( There’s [no one way to address tragedies with children](, and how parents approach it depends both on the child’s age and temperament. In the wake of the school shooting yesterday, we have [guidance from parenting expert]( Dr. Deborah Gilboa on how to talk about violent events with children ranging in age from preschool to teens. “First, you have to process your own emotional response. What you do will affect them more than what you say,” she told TODAY.com. [See her age-by-age guide](. [📚 The Read with Jenna pick for September is a modern-day 'Little Women.']( This month's Read with Jenna selection is ["Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors](, which Jenna calls a modern-day "Little Women." The novel is about the four Blue sisters growing up in Manhattan and then scattering around the globe before the death of one brings the three estranged sisters back to New York. [Get your copy here](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [We found deals on fall dresses from Gap, Amazon and more — starting at $20]( Shop everything from wedding guest dresses to casual options from Amazon, Gap, Old Navy, Nordstrom and more, starting at just $20. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Overnight wrinkle patches have gone viral as a way to smooth wrinkles and fine lines. Do they actually work? We spoke to dermatologists and picked out the best brands to try. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Make a flavorful vegan chickpea curry in just five minutes with this umami-filled tamari sauce from twin chefs Dave and Steve Flynn of The Happy Pear. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. More ceremonial first pitches from Olympic gymnasts, please. Hezly Rivera had Texas Rangers fans giving her a perfect 10 after she [pulled off a flip before throwing out the first pitch]( last night. Rivera, 16, is the youngest member of the Team USA squad that won gold in Paris. Her dazzling display came five years after her teammate, Simone Biles, similarly wowed the crowd with a [twisting backflip before a first pitch]( at a Houston Astros World Series game.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](