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WSB-TV Apologizes After Misidentifying Shooting Victim as Shooter in Apalachee High School Tragedy

The Atlanta-based news outlet issued a heartfelt apology after an unfortunate error in their coverage of a high school shooting.

by thinktank
September 6, 2024
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WSB-TV Apologizes After Misidentifying Shooting Victim as Shooter in Apalachee High School Tragedy

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WSB-TV, one of Atlanta’s prominent news outlets, found itself in hot water after a serious error in their social media coverage of the recent Apalachee High School shooting. In an unfortunate mistake, a photo of one of the victims was mistakenly posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) and was presented in a way that led some to believe the victim was actually the shooter.

The post was quickly taken down after the station was made aware of the mix-up, but not before it spread confusion online. This led WSB-TV to issue an immediate public apology. “We deeply regret this error and sincerely apologize to the victim’s family and loved ones,” the station said in a statement.

WSB-TV Apologizes After Misidentifying Shooting Victim as Shooter in Apalachee High School Tragedy
WSB TV Apologizes After Misidentifying Shooting Victim as Shooter in Apalachee High School Tragedy

Such missteps in journalism, particularly in cases involving violence and loss, can have a lasting impact, adding unnecessary pain to the grieving families. WSB-TV emphasized that the error was unintentional and assured the public that steps are being taken to prevent this from happening again.

The shooting at Apalachee High School, which left the local community shaken, has been a top story in Georgia. As more details unfold, accurate reporting remains crucial, and WSB-TV has expressed its commitment to providing that moving forward.

 

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  1. Shanna says:
    10 months ago

    That wasn’t an accident !!!!!! WSB-TV did that on purpose. Disgusting and very disrespectful people can keep saying it was an accident but they did that because he was black SMFH !

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