Shots fired in fight involving students near east Fort Worth high school, officials say
Shots were fired during a fight involving students near a Fort Worth high school Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
An unknown suspect fired a gun near Eastern Hills High School, located at 5701 Shelton St., shortly after 2 p.m. The shooter then fled to a nearby apartment complex, according to police.
“No victim has been confirmed as being directly shot,” police said, and the incident is still under investigation.
In a letter to parents, Eastern Hills High School Principal Lewis Washington said the campus was put under a secure safety status because of an off-campus “altercation involving students.” No one was allowed in or out of the campus during the secure safety protocol.
The letter didn’t mention the shooting directly. Washington said the incident was “isolated,” and said safety is the top campus priority.
“Please talk to your student about the importance of talking to their teacher or a campus administrator if they are having a misunderstanding with a peer,” Washington said.
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