The Arlington Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Bowie High School. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m. Police responded to reports of gunfire near a portable building on campus. They found an 18-year-old male student unresponsive. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital from his injuries.
After the incident, the school was placed on lockdown to protect students and staff. Police secured the area and began searching for the shooter, who was arrested nearby soon after. The suspect is in custody and faces murder charges. His identity will be released after his booking at the Arlington City Jail.
Police are investigating the relationship between the victim and the suspect, as they may have known each other. This information might help explain the motive for the shooting. Chief Al Jones and the Arlington Police are working to clarify the sequence of events.
Following the shooting, the lockdown was lifted, and students and staff were moved to a reunification center. This step was taken to ensure a safe dismissal and to support those impacted by the incident.
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