Mario Bailey : “Tragic High School Basketball Game Incident: Student Fatally Shot and Stabbed in East Point”

EAST POINT, Ga. –

Tragedy Strikes: High School Student Dies After Shooting and Stabbing Incident

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, a high school basketball game in East Point, Georgia, took a dark and tragic turn on Friday night. Two students were critically injured in a shooting and stabbing incident, and sadly, one of them has now passed away.

The Tri-Cities High School principal confirmed the devastating news, revealing that tenth grader Mario Bailey, an East Point student, lost his life as a result of the incident. The identity of the second victim, also a student, has not yet been released, and their current condition remains unknown.

In the aftermath of this horrific event, Principal Dr. Ethel Lett issued a heartfelt letter to parents, cautioning them that their children may exhibit various emotional responses in the days to come. Feelings of sadness, anger, shock, numbness, or even a sense of insecurity may surface, as the community grapples with the magnitude of this tragedy.

To ensure the safety and well-being of students, the school is implementing measures to enhance security personnel and resources. This includes the deployment of the Evolv concealed weapons detection system and additional Fulton County Schools Police Officers.

Understanding the need for support during this challenging time, the school is offering both in-person and virtual assistance for any student in need of a listening ear. Principal Lett expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and urged everyone to keep Mario Bailey’s family in their thoughts, along with the entire Tri-Cities family.