Four students were injured, three with gunshot wounds, after a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas. The students’ ages ranged from 15 to 18 and their injuries varied in severity. The shooting occurred around 1 p.m., prompting students to evacuate the building.
The gunman, who was identified but initially at large, was later arrested and taken into custody. The school had experienced a shooting incident the year before, prompting the district superintendent to express frustration with the recurring violence in schools.
Officials confirmed that the gun did not enter the school building during the normal security checks, but did not provide details on how the gun was brought in or what led up to the shooting. Classes were canceled for the rest of the week and counselors were available to provide support to those affected by the incident.
The shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School added to the growing list of school shootings in the United States, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in educational settings. District officials stressed the importance of prioritizing student safety and finding solutions to prevent future incidents from occurring.
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