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Dallas High School Shooting Leaves 4 Students Hospitalized, Campus Secured

A 17-year-old was shot in the leg, and three others were injured in an incident at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, a year after a similar shooting raised concerns over security lapses.

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In this Monday, May 2, 2016, file photo, the Massachusetts state flag flies in front of Boston City Hall. The commission put together to study the racial implications of the Massachusetts state seal and motto has voted unanimously to recommend that both be replaced. The Special Commission on the Official Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth, made up of lawmakers, members of Indigenous tribes, historians and others, made the decision at its meeting on Tuesday, May, 17, 2022, GBH News reported.

Overview

  • Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas experienced a shooting on April 15, 2025, prompting a large police response and the evacuation of students to safety.
  • Four students were hospitalized, including a 17-year-old male who was shot in the leg and is in stable condition; the conditions of the others range from serious to non-life-threatening.
  • Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed that three students were shot, while a fourth person suffered a graze injury; details about the suspect remain unclear, including whether they are in custody.
  • This incident follows a similar shooting at the same school in April 2024, where a student bypassed a broken metal detector to bring a firearm onto campus, sparking protests over security failures.
  • The Dallas Independent School District has secured the campus and implemented safety protocols, with a reunification site established for parents and students at Eagle Stadium.