A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas, before fatally shooting himself on Monday morning. According to multiple reports, no other injuries were reported, and authorities stated that the campus was secure.
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A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas, before fatally shooting himself on Monday morning. The campus was secured and no other injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident but have not yet determined a motive.
- A 15-year-old student shot a teacher and then killed himself at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas.
- No other injuries were reported, and authorities stated that the campus was secure.
- The school has a curriculum centered on STEAM with about 260 students across grades nine through twelve.
- The student used a .357 revolver in the shooting and appeared to be struggling academically.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, including examining electronic devices seized from the student's home.
The incident occurred at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, part of the Comal Independent School District. The school has a curriculum centered on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) with electives including cybersecurity and engineering. It opened in August 2020 with a freshman class and now enrolls about 260 students across grades nine through twelve.
The teacher was taken to a San Antonio hospital, but the Comal County Sheriff's Office did not have an update on her condition. The student died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, per authorities. Students were placed on lockdown and then bused to a nearby middle school where parents waited in long lines to reunite with their children.
Parents expressed concern about sending their children back to class following the incident. Jesse Lopez, a parent whose daughter has autism, told KSAT-TV that his child would be afraid to return to school. Sarah Valdez, another parent, highlighted the challenges of communicating during lockdowns due to cell phone restrictions in Texas schools.
The Comal County Sheriff's Office has not said what may have led to the shooting. The school was placed on lockdown at 8:34 a.m., and classes were scheduled to start at 8:55 a.m. One student told KSAT-TV that they heard loud bangs coming from a room on the second floor and then heard screaming. Another student reported hearing five shots and yelling before her debate teacher instructed students to get inside a classroom.
According to CBS News, the student used a .357 revolver in the shooting and appeared to be struggling academically. Detectives seized several electronic devices from the student's home, which are being examined to learn more about the student's actions and a possible motive. The teacher remains hospitalized, but no information on her condition or injuries has been provided.
The small campus of roughly 250 students was placed on lockdown shortly after 8:30 a.m., according to the school. Students were bused to a nearby middle school, where parents stood in long lines, some praying, as they waited to be reunited. The school canceled classes for Tuesday, but counselors were made available for students and families.
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