An 18-year-old student died after being shot five or six times by another student outside Bowie High School in Texas.
At a news conference, Arlington Police Chief Al Jones and Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith said the shooting occurred at the local public school around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday near a portable building outside.
The school was closed just as the students were about to leave for the day.
When school resource officers arrived at the scene, they found the 18-year-old student lying on the ground unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 2:50 pm, the Arlington Police Department received reports of shots fired near a portable building on campus. (Bowie High School)
Authorities arrived at the scene of Bowie High School at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. (FOX 4)
The student was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but died while at the hospital.
Officers say the 17-year-old suspected shooter tried to flee the school, but police found him near campus and arrested him. He will be charged with murder once he is booked into the Arlington City Jail, police said.
School resource officers arrived at the school and found the 18-year-old student shot. (FOX 4)
Families were told to meet their children at a district building miles away from campus hours after the shooting occurred.
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Arlington police said they will share more information about the incident when it becomes available.
Arlington Police Department Police Chief Al Jones said the Texas community “cannot tolerate this type of violence.” (Arlington Police Department)
Chief Jones said the community “cannot tolerate this type of violence.”
“Our hearts go out to the entire Bowie High School community tonight,” Jones said. “We, as a community, cannot tolerate this type of violence. Not in our neighborhoods or in our schools. Violence is never the right response. We will continue to work closely with our partners in Arlington ISD to ensure our schools are safe. spaces where students can learn.”
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In a statement, Dallas ISD shared its condolences with the school district.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Bowie High School and the Arlington ISD community,” Dallas ISD said. “Sending thoughts, prayers and sincere support during this difficult time.”
