Overview

• Four male students, aged 15 to 18, were injured in the shooting, with three sustaining gunshot wounds and one suffering a musculoskeletal injury.
• The suspect, 17-year-old Tracy Haynes Jr., turned himself in and is being held at Dallas County Jail on charges of aggravated assault mass shooting.
• Authorities revealed the firearm bypassed security measures, entering the school through an unsecured door opened by another student.
• The incident has reignited debates about the effectiveness of current safety protocols, including metal detectors and clear backpack policies.
• Classes at Wilmer-Hutchins High School are canceled for the rest of the week, with mental health resources being provided to students and staff.