Arlington, Texas – A tragic incident took place at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, where an 18-year-old student was fatally shot multiple times by another student. The shooting occurred near a portable building outside the school premises, leading to a lockdown as students were about to be dismissed for the day.
School Resource Officers swiftly responded to the scene and found the 18-year-old student with gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the victim succumbed to their injuries. Law enforcement apprehended the 17-year-old suspected shooter attempting to flee the school grounds and will charge him with murder upon booking at Arlington City Jail.
Families were directed to reunite with their children at a distant district building following the lockdown. Arlington police pledged to provide further details regarding the tragic incident as information becomes available.
Police Chief Al Jones expressed the community’s profound dismay over the violence, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of schools for students to learn without fear. Moreover, Dallas ISD extended their condolences to Bowie High School and the Arlington ISD community during this challenging time.
Efforts to collaborate with educators and other stakeholders to bolster school safety were underscored as part of the community’s response to prevent such incidents in the future. The tragic event at Bowie High School serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need to address violence within school environments for the well-being of students and staff alike.