Emergency response units and law enforcement agencies rushed to address a shooting incident reported in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The Houston Police Department dispatched officers to Northside High School upon receiving reports of gunfire in the vicinity. According to authorities, an individual was injured, leading to the arrest of two suspects while a third fled on foot. Law enforcement is actively searching for the fugitive.
To contain the situation, HPD officers have cordoned off Fulton Street around the school using yellow tape. Authorities have refrained from releasing the identities of the suspects or the victim involved in the incident.
Despite the alarming situation, a responding officer confirmed that the school and its students are currently safe. Witnesses in the area reported the presence of a helicopter during the incident.
Houston Chronicle posted on Facebook,
“A Northside High School student was shot Tuesday during an altercation near the Houston ISD school. The student, a 16-year-old boy, got into an altercation with other people near Fulton and Morris streets and was shot, according to Houston police.”
In response to the event, families of Northside High School students received a message from Central Division Superintendent Luz Martinez, addressing the incident involving a student injured in an off-campus gun-related incident. The injured student is currently receiving medical treatment, with police conducting a thorough investigation.
We’re on scene near Northside High-school where police say a 16yo student was shot. He’s in the hospital, expected to be ok. One suspect custody, police still looking for one more. The gun was recovered. The school was temporarily on lockdown. It is now in secure mode. pic.twitter.com/24jCasxIwE
— Abigail Dye (@AbigailDyeNews) November 28, 2023
While the school was briefly on lockdown as a precaution, it has now transitioned into a secure mode, ensuring the safety of students and staff within the building. The school administration has prioritized the wellbeing of students and staff, arranging additional counselors on-site for support. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
