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Texas School Shooting Image: Twitter-grab from Malik Earnest.
Arlington, Texas (JEN): At least four people were injured in a shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday morning, police said.
The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins, who was on the run and had been considered to be "armed and dangerous", has been taken into custody "without incident", Arlington Police's Assistant Chief Kevin Kolbye told a press conference.
The suspect has been taken into custody without incident and charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Assault with a gun. Most students have been safely evacuated from Timberview High School. Thank you for everyone’s help. pic.twitter.com/h9Zs8Zxpze
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) October 6, 2021
An hour ago, police had sought help from the locals in tracing the suspect as he remained at large.
We are looking for a shooting suspect in today’s incident at @mansfieldisd Timberview School. Please call 911 if you know the whereabouts of 18-year old Timothy George Simpkins who may be driving a 2018 Silver Dodge Charger with license plate PFY-6260. pic.twitter.com/npaNVBDXRp
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) October 6, 2021
Local police said the suspect has been charged with "multiple counts of Aggravated Assault with a gun", while Grand Prairie Police Department chief Daniel Scesney told the media that officers had recovered a .45 caliber handgun from a street following the Timberview High School shooting that left four people injured.
BREAKING: Texas police are investigating an active shooter situation at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, the school district confirmed to CBS News. The school is on lockdown and the investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/xWqh1nhEzV
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) October 6, 2021
The senior cop also said it could not be confirmed at this moment whether it was the weapon used in the school shooting until it undergoes further testing.
Update: The suspect in the Arlington, Texas school shooting is in custody. https://t.co/uJC7KPfDYt pic.twitter.com/mCxXembU7v
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) October 6, 2021
Arlington police confirmed the shooting at Timberview High School in Mansfield Independent School District started as a fight between a student and another individual around 9:15 am. local time on Wednesday, and one student then drew a weapon.
My daughter just texted me that there was a school school shooting at Timberview H.S. In Mansfield ISD in Arlington, TX. She sent this video that’s out. Her nearby school is on lockdown also, and we hear police sirens rushing in. Police confirm there is an active shooter. Praying pic.twitter.com/m90QzZUfTz
— Nerissa Knight (@nerissaknight) October 6, 2021
Local authorities said that three of the four injured people had been shifted to a hospital while another person was minorly hurt.
BREAKING: Latest in shooting at Arlington-area high school in Texas. https://t.co/l1Dh2Y0kQA
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 6, 2021
• 4 injured (3 hospitalized, 1 minor injury), police say
• Police believe student "got into a fight and drew a weapon"
• Search for suspect ongoing pic.twitter.com/IM7eaQP5zI
According to reports, after carrying out a search operation at the scene, police have given an "all clear" at Timberview High School.
Arlington Police confirm at least 3 people were shot at Mansfield Timberview High School and taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries. Students posting on social media say a student was arguing with a teacher before opening fire on the teacher and other students. pic.twitter.com/amotxWF6eO
— Malik Earnest (@MalikEarnest) October 6, 2021
Local media reported that the evacuation process had been completed at Timberview High School.
Police are urging parents to stay clear of Mansfield Timberview High School so first responders and authorities can swiftly move around. Parents can be reunited with their student at Mansfield Performing Arts Center. More than 1,900 students are enrolled at the school. pic.twitter.com/ahjV6Wpzla
— Malik Earnest (@MalikEarnest) October 6, 2021
Following the incident, Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a statement said he had spoken with Arlington Mayor and offered assistance, and directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to make state resources available to help bring the criminal to justice.
Statement on shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington: https://t.co/ts6er8Ej8k pic.twitter.com/NVA8C1X102
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) October 6, 2021
"As law enforcement continues their investigation, our hearts go out to the victims of the senseless act of violence," Abbott's statement read.
Scores of school buses arrive at Timberview High School in Arlington, TX, to evacuate students amid reports of multiple gunshot victims. pic.twitter.com/mTVklc1nJD
— The Recount (@therecount) October 6, 2021
Mansfield Independent School district, in its statement, confirmed Mansfield ISD police, Arlington police and other neighboring law enforcement agencies have initiated investigation into the shooting incident.
MISD's statement on today's situation at Timberview High is below. Please know that we have been continuously communicating with parents/staff directly affected & providing the necessary support to the campus. We appreciate your patience & understanding: https://t.co/cCTEH6o5NG
— Mansfield ISD (@mansfieldisd) October 6, 2021
Mansfield ISD's statement read that the internet and phone services were back up and running at the affected campus area.
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