DALLAS (AP) — A shooting incident at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, has left the community shaken as authorities work to unravel the motive behind this tragic event. The suspect, a 17-year-old student, allegedly targeted a specific individual during the attack that transpired in under two minutes on Tuesday afternoon, according to school district police Chief Albert Martinez.
Martinez revealed details at a press briefing, stating that the suspect gained entry to the school through a locked side door, bypassing the metal detectors present at the main entrance. The shooting resulted in four male students being injured, although all are expected to recover fully. The suspect was apprehended later that day and now faces a charge of aggravated assault in connection with the mass shooting.
Amidst the chaos that unfolded, law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene, where the suspect was seen parking his vehicle shortly before the shooting. An arrest warrant shed light on the suspect’s actions, indicating that he began firing indiscriminately at a group of students before focusing on a particular individual and approaching them at close range. The suspect’s bond has been set at $600,000, with no attorney listed in jail records.
Notably, this is not the first instance of violence at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, as a similar incident occurred last April when one student shot another in the leg. The community is left grappling with the aftermath of these events, highlighting the need for increased security measures and support for students and staff in the school environment. As authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, questions remain about the underlying motives that led to such a tragic outcome.