Gretchen Gierlach, a local resident, holds up homemade signs calling for an end to gun violence outside of Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday after the shooting took place. Photo: VCG

A school bus is parked outside at Apalachee High School on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Local law enforcement officials depart a press conference outside of Apalachee High School on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

A medical helicopter waits in front of Apalachee High School after the shooting. Photo: VCG

Students, faculty and community members gather for a vigil after the shooting. Photo: VCG

People bow their heads at the vigil for the victims of the school shooting. Photo: VCG

People pray during the vigil at Jug Tavern Park in Winder, Georgia. Photo: VCG

A man carries a large cross to the vigil at Jug Tavern Park. Photo: VCG