ALBEMARLE, N.C. —Β Police are investigating a shooting at a high school in Stanly County. Β
Officials say Bernard Miller was shot twice by Jalen Russell during an argument at Albemarle High School Tuesday morning. Β Both the victim and the alleged shooter are students at the school. Β
Miller was originally transported to Stanly Memorial Hospital but he has since been moved to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Β Officials say Miller is currently in stable condition after being shot in the hip and abdomen.
Russell is in police custody and has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Β Police say he immediately put the gun down, walked to the principal’s office and turned himself in. Β The school was placed on lock down until officers confirmed no one else was a threat at the school. Β
Reports claim Russell was involved in a fight at his former high school in Montgomery County last year. Β Russell reportedly stabbed a fellow football player during the fight after football practice. Β Officials have not released much information about this incident since Russell was a juvenile at the time.
School officials say the school is clear and all students were picked up by their parents at a nearby staging area.
Classes for Stanly Community College held at Albemarle High School have been canceled for Tuesday. Β Stanly County Schools will decide later today if school will be held tomorrow for Albemarle High students.
There will be a community prayer service at First Presbyterian Church in Albemarle at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
This is a developing story. Β Check back for updates.
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