One year after a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, another shooting happened this afternoon that injured 4 students.
According to Mayor Pro Tem and Dallas City Council Member, Tennell Atkins, someone from the outside was let into the school. At least one student was shot, with 4 total injured. All 4 have been hospitalized.
The Dallas Independent School District said at 2:15 p.m. that the school is secured.
Authorities also confirm they know who the suspect is, but they have not said whether or not the shooter is in custody, with a heavy police presence around the school.
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement on the shooting:
“Our hearts go out to the victims of this senseless act of violence at Wilmer-Hutchins High School,” said Governor Abbott. “I spoke with Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde and Dallas ISD Chief Albert Martinez. I offered to support the school district families, students, and staff and to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to arrest the criminals involved and bring them to justice. Since I’ve been Governor, Texas has provided over $3 billion in school safety funding. This session, I am seeking an additional $500 million to further safeguard schools across the state. Cecilia and I ask our fellow Texans to join us in praying for the victims’ swift recovery and for the entire Wilmer-Hutchins High School community.”