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An 18-year-old student is dead after being shot five to six times by
another student outside Bowie High School in Texas.

In a press conference, Arlington Police Chief Al Jones and Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith said that the shooting happened at the local public school around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday near a portable building outside.

The school was placed on lockdown just as students were about to be let
out for the day.

When School Resource Officers arrived at the scene, they found the 18-
year-old male student lying unresponsive on the ground with apparent
gunshot wounds.

The student was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but died while at
the hospital.

Officers say the 17-year-old suspected shooter tried to run away from the school, but police found him near the campus and arrested him. He will be charged with murder once he is booked into Arlington City Jail, police
said.

Families were told to reunite with their kids at a district building miles
away from the campus hours after the shooting occurred.

Arlington police said they will share more information about the incident
when it becomes available.

Chief Jones said the community �cannot tolerate this kind of violence.�

�Our hearts are with the entire Bowie High School community tonight,�
Jones said. �We, as a community, cannot tolerate this kind of violence.
Not in our neighborhoods and not in our schools. Violence is never the
right answer. We will continue to work in lockstep with our partners at Arlington ISD to ensure our schools are safe spaces where students can
learn.�

In a statement, Dallas ISD shared their 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.�

https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/student-18-killed-after-being-shot- multiple-times-outside-texas-high-school-suspect-in-custody-officials/

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