Active shooter training happening Wednesday in Summerville

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Ahead of the new school year, officials in Dorchester County will take part in a training exercise to prepare for an active shooter situation.

Dorchester School District Two, the Town of Summerville, and Dorchester County Government will participate in a full-scale active shooter exercise on Wednesday morning.

Dorchester County officials say the practice is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Summerville High School Manufacturing Center.

The agencies will follow tabletop exercises designed to develop a coordinated response to emergencies.

The practice will simulate the response, evacuation, and reunification process that would occur during a real incident.