Key takeaways:
- Two students were injured in a shooting outside of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas.
- One student is in critical condition and the other appears to have suffered minor injuries.
- The person suspected of opening fire has been arrested and the Arlington Independent School District is providing counseling services to students and staff.
On Monday morning, a shooting occurred outside of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, leaving two students injured. According to Arlington Independent School District spokeswoman Anita Foster, one student was injured by gunfire and the other was injured by “debris from the shooting.” Both students are receiving medical care.
The shooting began around 6:55 a.m., before many students had arrived for the first day back to classes after spring break. Police spokesperson Tim Ciesco said that multiple reports of shots fired were received at that time.
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported that one of the injured students is in critical condition and the other appears to have suffered minor injuries. The conditions of the injured students are currently unknown.
Lamar High School remains on lockdown as police investigate the incident. The person suspected of opening fire has been arrested, according to officials.
The Arlington Independent School District is providing counseling services to students and staff affected by the shooting. The district is also working with police to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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