Student shot dead by classmate in US

A student was shot dead by a classmate at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

"Chief Catrina Thompson confirms death of one student in shooting at Mt. Tabor High School," the local police tweeted.

The victim is identified as William Chavis Reynard Miller Jr.

Around 2:40 pm, parents reportedly saw the suspect in the area of Harris Teeter - where parents were originally told to go for reunification - and chased after him.

The suspect was taken into custody hours later without incident, according to law enforcement officials.