An 18-year-old student died after being shot five to 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 happened at the public school local around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, near a portable building outside.
The school was closed just as students were about to be able to go out for the day.
When school resource officers arrived on scene, they found the 18-year-old student lying on the ground unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound.
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Arlington Police Department received reports of shots fired near a portable building on campus. (Bowie High School)
Authorities responded to the scene at Bowie High School on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. (FOX 4)
The student was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but died at the hospital.
Officers say the 17-year-old suspected shooter tried to run away from 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 to find the 18-year-old student shot. (FOX 4)
Families were asked to meet their children at a district building, miles from campus, hours after the shooting.
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Arlington police said they will share more information about the incident as 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 kind of violence.”
“Our hearts go out to the entire Bowie High School community tonight,” Jones said. “As a community, we cannot tolerate this type of violence. Not in our neighborhoods or in our schools. Violence is never the right answer. We will continue to work closely with our partners in Arlington ISD to ensure our schools are safe spaces for students to learn.
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In a statement, Dallas ISD shared its condolences with the school district.
“Our deepest condolences to Bowie High School and the Arlington ISD community,” Dallas ISD said. “Sending thoughts, prayers and heartfelt support during this difficult time.”