A Texas high school student is dead and another is behind bars after a fatal shooting outside Bowie High School Wednesday afternoon.
The 18-year-old victim was shot five to six times at the local public school in Arlington shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday.
He was found lying unresponsive on the ground by School Resource Officers responding to the scene.
The 17-year-old suspect tried to flee but was arrested shortly later near campus. He faces murder charges.
“Our hearts are with the entire Bowie High School community tonight,” Arlington Police Chief Al 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.”
