Apalachee High School student says cops 'chased shooter up and down hallway' as they hid in classrooms

A female student at Apalachee High School detailed how cops were chasing an active shooter up and down the hallways before finally apprehending them.

Speaking to a CNN TV crew, the teenager described how students were crying and cowering in classrooms amid the terrifying events of Wednesday morning, before getting the all clear.

The school, located in Winder, Barrow County, roughly 50 miles from Atlanta, was put into lockdown due to an "active shooter" incident on campus.

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Sergio Caldera, aged 17, told ABC News about the moment his teacher attempted to investigate the disturbance. "My teacher goes and opens the door to see what's going on," he said.

Another teacher urgently advised her to secure the door due to the presence of an active shooter.

The teacher quickly locked the door, and the students retreated to the back of the classroom amidst external screams as they "huddled up," according to Caldera.

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At one point, someone banged on their classroom door, repeatedly yelling "open up! " Caldera mentioned. After the knocking stopped, more shots and screams echoed, he added.

Caldera's class eventually made their way out to the football field. In the meantime, the local community is actively disseminating information about the ongoing crisis via various social media platforms.

Reports of gunfire at Apalachee High School emerged, with a distressing video capturing students fleeing the site.

Authorities have confirmed that a suspect has been apprehended. The identity of the shooter remains undisclosed.

Disturbing footage reveals students at Apalachee High School escaping from an active shooter in Georgia.

Parents are left in fear as an active shooter situation unfolds at a Georgia high school, with some saying, 'they won't let me see my children'.

Brittany Lewis voiced her alarm on Facebook, revealing: "Active shooter is at my kid's school Apalachee High School one has been reported shot I don't know if it's a teacher or student."

"I'm on the school ground law enforcement is here please pray for us they won't let me in to my children please pray for us please."

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President Joe Biden has received updates on the situation. FBI agents and members from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are present at the site.