An Arlington Independent School District student has been arrested and charged with capital murder after fatally shooting one male 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 his injuries. The student’s name has not been released at this time.
Another female student, who police said was grazed by a bullet, was taken to a hospital by her parent. Her injury is not life-threatening.
Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said the suspect took off after the shooting, and witnesses helped police locate him. He confirmed the male juvenile suspect is charged with capital murder and additional charges are pending. The suspect is being held at the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center.
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