Police say 1 student has died after shot by another student at Lamar High School
Published Date: 3/20/2023
Source: WFAA
An Arlington Independent School District student has been arrested and charged with capital murder after fatally shooting one student and injuring another outside a high school early Monday morning, police announced. Arlington ISD officials and police said Lamar High School was placed on lockdown for several hours due the a shooting. Officer Jesse Minton with Arlington police said they received multiple calls at 6:55 a.m. about shots fired on campus, outside of the school building. Minton said one Arlington ISD student was shot and was taken to a hospital by ambulance in critical condition. The Arlington Police Department (APD) announced during a press conference Monday afternoon that the student died from their injuries. The student's name has not been released at this time. Another student was injured and taken to a hospital by her parent, police said. Her injury is not life-threatening. The Arlington scene was secured by 10:40 a.m., and the suspected shooter was taken custody. APD said the suspect has been charged with capital murder and more charges may be added. A weapon was also recovered. APD said the suspect never entered the school, and that all students involved in Monday's shooting attended Lamar High School. Police said the students are all under 17 years old. FULL STORY: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/lamar-high-school-shooting-lockdown/287-149c42e5-01e3-44c7-8b34-f950a73cba8d