Arlington, Texas – The community of Arlington, Texas, is in mourning as they grapple with the tragic death of 19-year-old Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum. Selby-Mukum, who was a survivor of the 2021 Timberview High School shooting, was fatally shot on Monday night in an incident that has left many questions unanswered.
According to the Arlington Police Department, officers responded to a call of a shooting at an apartment complex on Laurelwood Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered Selby-Mukum lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities confirmed that Selby-Mukum was the same individual who had been injured in the 2021 Timberview High School shooting. However, it remains unclear whether there is any connection between the two incidents.
The perpetrator of the Timberview High School shooting, Timothy Simpkins, was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to prison. The tragic events surrounding both shootings have reignited conversations about gun violence and safety in schools.
At this time, Arlington police have not identified any suspects in Selby-Mukum’s shooting, and no arrests have been made. Witnesses reported hearing arguing before the gunshots rang out, prompting speculation about the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.
As detectives continue to investigate the shooting, they are considering all possibilities, including the involvement of “high-risk activity.” The loss of Selby-Mukum has once again shone a spotlight on the impact of gun violence on communities and the urgent need for solutions to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring in the future.