Texas officials have launched a search for an armed teen who opened fire inside a high school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on Wednesday morning, injuring four and terrifying students as barricaded chairs in front of the door. And prompted the desk to pile up.
Police are looking for 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins, the alleged gunman at Timberview High School in Arlington. He is believed to have moved to the 2018 Silver Dodge Charger.
Investigators said a fight broke out in a classroom, causing the suspect to open fire.
Local police, federal law enforcement officials and fire department personnel responded to Timberview High School this morning.
Three people were taken to the hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries is not yet known.
Police are looking for 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins (right), the alleged gunman at Timberview High School in Arlington. He is believed to have moved to the 2018 Silver Dodge Charger. A local television station, CBS DFW, posted a photo (left) of what appears to be one of the classrooms inside the school. It shows chairs stacked against a door in the form of a barricade.
Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas (above) was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning following reports of an active shooter.
On Wednesday, people gathered outside the school due to the lockdown.
Local news stations broadcast pictures filmed by helicopter news teams showing fire trucks in the parking lot where students and faculty staff had gathered.
The Mansfield Independent School District, which oversees the school, issued a statement saying the school is under lockdown and students and staff have been locked in their classrooms/offices.
The school district announced that the lockdown was lifted after ‘everything was cleared’ and the building was secured after some time.
A woman posted a video clip on social media of her daughter, who is purportedly said to be a student. In the clip, students are seen running from their seats after hearing a loud bang.
Officers on the spot armed with long guns fled to the parking lot and to the school NBC 5.
A local television station, CBS DFW, posted a photo believed to be from one of the classrooms inside the school. It depicts chairs standing in front of the door in the form of barricades.
Local news stations broadcast pictures filmed by helicopter news teams, showing fire trucks in the parking lot where students and faculty staff gathered.
The Mansfield Independent School District, which oversees the school, issued a statement saying the school is under lockdown and students and staff have been locked in their classrooms/offices.
Arlington Police said the school district is setting up a staging area where parents can meet their children.
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Preliminary reports indicate that at least three people were injured.
Heavy-armed policemen are seen in the school’s parking lot on Wednesday
Officers will be present on the spot. The students will eventually be taken to that place once the school is completely secure.
Transportation officials said drivers should expect delays on State Highway 360 near Debbie Lane.
The southbound SH 360 exit ramp for Debbie Lane is closed at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.