One Person Shot at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, Police Confirm

Dallas ISD enforces safety protocols and coordinates reunification plans as investigation into the incident unfolds.

Dallas police confirmed that one person was shot inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Tuesday afternoon, with the victim's condition currently unknown.
The Dallas Independent School District implemented safety protocols, urging the public to stay away from the campus and announced that reunification plans are forthcoming.
A large law enforcement and emergency response presence, including police officers and firefighters, was observed at the school, with students being escorted calmly from the building.
This incident follows a similar shooting at the school in April 2024, which exposed security vulnerabilities, including a malfunctioning metal detector that allowed a weapon on campus.
A parent reported that their daughter, a student at the school, heard at least five gunshots and remained locked in her classroom during the incident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.