Mass Casualties at Texas High School. Shots Fired & Explosives Reported
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There was a shooting at a high school just outside of Houston, Texas.
Police confirm at least 8 people are dead.
Shots were fired and reports of explosives being used.
This story is developing.
Harris County officials confirm at least eight fatalities following a shooting Friday morning at Santa Fe High School, 36 miles southeast of Houston.
All times central.
UPDATE: 12:15 pm
Sante Fe Independent School District (ISD) confirms “[t]here have been explosive devices found in the high school and surrounding areas adjacent to the high school.”
#UPDATE There have been explosive devices found in the high school and surrounding areas adjacent to the high school. Because of the threat of explosive items, community members should be on the look-out for suspicious packages and anything that looks out of place.
— Santa Fe ISD (@SantaFeISD) May 18, 2018
“Do not touch any items out of place and call 911 as we have agencies that can respond. Our thoughts and prayers are with our students, staff and our community. Please pray for our Santa Fe ISD community. #SantaFeISD,” reads a second tweet from the account.
Emergency medical personnel stage in the Santa Fe High School parking lot. Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images
UPDATE: 11:15 am
Santa Fe Independent School District (ISD) announced via Facebook that “possible explosive devices” were located at the school and off campus.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales told assembled media at 10:45 am local time that currently “eight to 10 fatalities” are accounted for. The figures include students and adult staff. One possible male student is in custody and a second person of interest of student age was also apprehended. A Sante Fe ISD police officer was injured at the scene. The sheriff would not describe the type or types of weapons used or found at the active crime scene.
Media briefing from @SheriffEd_HCSO https://t.co/c8HUyarBYp
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) May 18, 2018
A “federal law enforcement source” confirms to the Houston Chronicle that “multiple fatalities” were suffered during the shooting. KTRK law enforcement sources report that the single shooter “appears to be a student.”
KTRK reports that law enforcement sources say eight fatalities are currently accounted for.
A spokesman for the UTMB Medical Center noted shortly after 10:00am local time that three patients are currently receiving treatment for “gunshot wounds.” Two patients are reported as adults and another is “under 18.”
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced via Twitter the “multiple casualty incident” is no longer active.
We are assisting @SantaFeISD with a multiple-casualty incident at Santa Fe High School. This is no longer an active shooting situation and the injured are being treated. #hounews pic.twitter.com/m7Wuauk9jk
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) May 18, 2018
Several elected leaders took to Twitter to express condolences and concerns in response to the incident.
School shooting in Texas. Early reports not looking good. God bless all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Please pray for all those at Santa Fe High School in Galveston County, outside Houston. https://t.co/y8kRxm92Te
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) May 18, 2018
Heidi and I are keeping all the students and faculty at Santa Fe High School in our prayers this morning, along with all first responders on the scene. Please be safe and heed warnings from local officials. https://t.co/5Un3Y4IA86
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 18, 2018
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement in response to the shooting:
The thoughts and prayers of all Texans are with the people of Santa Fe and those affected by today’s tragic shooting. As horrific reports come out of Santa Fe High School, my office stands ready to assist local law enforcement as needed.
UPDATE: 9:15 am
The Sante Fe ISD released a second statement via Facebook noting that the “situation is active, but has been contained.” The district confirmed injuries but did not elaborate on whether they involved students or staff. All other campuses within the school district remain unaffected and are open according to regular scheduling.
Santa Fe High School leadership tells KTRK that the alleged shooter is in custody.
Initial Report:
Galveston County Sheriff Maj. Douglas Hudson tells the Associated Press that units responded to reports of shots fired believed to have occurred around 7:45am local time in an art class. Students on the scene told KTRK about hearing fire alarm bells triggering an evacuation. At that time, shots were reportedly fired.