A high school student on a field trip at Forsyth Technical Community College shot himself in the hand on Thursday morning, leading to a lockdown of the school and a massive law enforcement response.
Keith Davis embraces his daughter, Kiersten, a freshman at Forsyth Tech Community College, after she was cleared to leave the campus on Thursday. A shooting led to the campus being locked down.
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TechAlert: We are experiencing an active shooter situation. Law enforcement is on site. The campus is on lockdown with shelter in place for all students, faculty and staff.
— Forsyth Tech (@ForsythTechCC) March 30, 2023
PHOTOS: Shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College
A Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy sets up a drone near the Strickland Center while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown from a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office cruiser drives by the Strickland Center while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown from a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A heavy police presence is at the Strickland Center while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough walks with Crayola Council, Divisional Administrative Assistant at Forsyth Tech Community College, while the campus is on lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
People are escorted down stairs from the Strickland Center at Forsyth Tech Community College while the campus is on lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A Winston-Salem Police vehicle is parked in front of the Strickland Center while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A State Trooper drives by the Strickland Center while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown from a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Maryum Williams, a mother of a Middle College student, shows an email on her phone that she received the day before while she waits for her son to be released to leave campus after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C. The email notifies students and parents of a threat that was made to Forsyth Tech and other locations across the state.
Damon Davis sits in front of Hauser Hall after he was locked out of the Allman Building following a shooting on Forsyth Tech Community College’s on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Probation officers walk toward the Strickland Center after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Probation officers walk toward the Strickland Center after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn and Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough stand together after a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
School buses and activity buses line up to pick up students after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Family members wait for their loved ones while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Family members wait for their loved ones while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Tracy Pressley leans against a utility pole as she communicates with her daughter, Greyson Bowman, who is in Snyder Hall under lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Hazardous Devices Unit drives to the command center after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Family members wait for their loved ones while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Family members wait for their loved ones while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Mobile Command Unit drives to the command center after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
People look out of a top-floor window while under lockdown after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A Winston-Salem police officer guides a school bus after a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Family members wait for their loved ones while Forsyth Tech Community College’s campus is on lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Mia Utrera Mendez is surrounded by family member as she makes an emotional phone call after she was cleared to leave the college campus from a lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Mia Utrera Mendez embraces her father, Jose Utrera, after she was cleared to leave the college campus from a lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Kathy Maji embraces her daughter, Aya, who is a Middle College student, after she was cleared to leave the college campus from a lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Students leave on activity buses after a lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Families are reunited after students are cleared to leave the college campus from a lockdown following a shooting on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Keith Davis embraces his daughter, Kiersten, who is freshman at Forsyth Tech Community College, after she was cleared to leave the college campus from a lockdown on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem Police Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem Police Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Brent Campbell, Chief Communications Officer for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, listens as Winston-Salem Police Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Carolyn McMackin, Chief of Police at Forsyth Tech Community College, addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Forsyth Tech Community College President Janet Spriggs addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem Police Capt. Shelley Lovejoy addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Forsyth Tech Community College President Janet Spriggs and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus listen as members of the media ask questions during a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus addresses members of the media in a press conference following a shooting at Forsyth Tech Community College on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winston-Salem Police Capt. Shelley Lovejoy (from left), Carolyn McMackin, Chief of Police at Forsyth Tech Community College, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus and Forsyth Tech President Janet Spriggs speak after a press conference addressing a shooting at Forsyth Tech on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Journal staffers Scott Sexton, Richard Craver and John Deem contributed to this story.
Shelter in place protocols enforced. This remains an ongoing investigation. https://t.co/koNjC1NugO
— Forsyth Tech (@ForsythTechCC) March 30, 2023
