BENTON, Ky. — Kentucky governor Matt Bevin confirmed the death on twitter.
Tragic shooting at Marshall County HS...Shooter is in custody, one confirmed fatality, multiple others wounded...Much yet unknown...Please do not speculate or spread hearsay...Let’s let the first responders do their job and be grateful that they are there to do it for us...
— Governor Matt Bevin (2015-2019) (@GovMattBevin) January 23, 2018
Reports say seven people were transported to hospitals, some by helicopter.
Early reports say the shooter opened fire in a commons of Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky hitting several people. Energency crews responded quickly and confirmed the shooter is in custody. Check back for more as this story develops.