Arlington's Bowie High School went into lockdown on Wednesday afternoon after a shooting was reported, as per a social media post by the Arlington Police Department.
The shooting took place around 2:50 p.m., just before the usual 3 p.m. dismissal time. lockdown This caused a delay in dismissal while police looked into the incident near a portable building on the school premises. outside The person was taken to the hospital, according to APD.
A video shared on social media depicts an officer performing life-saving measures on a person between a portable building and a red brick building.
The identity of the person receiving CPR is unknown.
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Around 4 p.m., authorities notified parents on social media to reunite with their children at the AISD Athletics and Aquatics Center on 1001 E. Division St.
All students inside the school were reported to be safe, according to a message from Arlington ISD. posted Shortly after Adam Elementary School – also within the Arlington School District – ceased its lockdown, Bowie High School went into lockdown. It's unclear if the two lockdowns are connected.
The Dallas Express
will continue to monitor this situation and provide further details as they emerge. Arlington's Bowie High School was locked down after a shooting incident at around 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, delaying the usual 3 p.m. dismissal time while police investigated the situation.
