Campus Headlines Error! "Despite this, students and staff meticulously followed lockdown protocol, which allowed officers to efficiently clear the buildings. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If I'm convicted, I won't survive the mental and physical punishment of my life in prison. "When I originally showed up, the area was very blocked off. Student hospitalized after brawl at Braswell High, By Marshall Reid At least one fight began toward the end of the school day, and at least two more began after the school day ended at 4:10 p.m. Also in December, Frisco canceled classes at Lone Star High School after a different post spread across the community, urging families to keep their children home due to possible threats of violence against the school. "I hope the boys go on and play for him because he deserves it.". Officers arrived at the schools and began searches, while both campuses were put in lockdown. FBI searching for driver who dropped Colleyville synagogue hostage-taker at Dallas homeless shelter, COVID-19 forces more school districts to close as others reopen, Trans kids and supporters say new Texas law will keep them out of school sports. Punishments range from a three-day suspension to relocation to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program and/or criminal prosecution. Rockwall and Lewisville police also took area students into custody after investigating threats in those areas. A caller threatened a shooting at Denton High School Wednesday morning if the campus was not evacuated. Lt. Col. Michael Sack, the interim commissioner of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, said the victims included a 61-year-old woman who died at a hospital after the shooting and a 16 . Wednesday morning, police received an anonymous phone call regarding a potential threat to two high school campuses, Denton ISD spokeswoman Julie Zwahr said. All but the Supt. High around 75F. [5][19] In April 1975, he had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity,[8] however he was found competent to stand trial by two court-appointed psychiatrists. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Denton Saturday evening, police said. The caller demanded the evacuation of Denton High School and threatened a shooting would take place if that was not done, police said. They did not find any weapons or cause for concern on any of the campuses. "We just went into lockdown and we didnt get much information from the teachers," she recalled. In addition to the two school resource officers working on campus, Little Elm police were called and quickly responded Tuesday afternoon. As a precaution, one student was transported by emergency personnel, Principal Lesli Guajardo wrote in an email to parents sent Wednesday morning. Bystanders can be heard screaming obscenities, laughing or yelling in shock just above the background roar. City Of Fort Worth Demolished Wrong Home For A SecondTime, David Dewhurst Calls Police To Try & FreeRelative, Rape Suspect Sends Victim's Family Explicit TextMessages, Thief Vandalizes Church, Steals School Supplies ForKids. "The caller demanded the evacuation of the building, or a shooting would take place," police said. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. 3001 Bronco Way. READ MORE: Euless 13-year-old remains in critical condition after hit-and-run crash. Denton and Ryan high schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. Josh Denton. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Denton High School 1007 Fulton, Denton, Texas | (940) 369-2000 # 6,915 in National Rankings Overall Score 61.24 /100 quick stats Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 2,023 Student-Teacher Ratio 13:1. I don't fear death, but rather the pain. Staff Writer "Ryan High School was also believed to be impacted by this threat.". "We are going to start celebrating his life this week, but today was just shock and dealing with that shock.". [1][2], On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail.[3][4][5]. [7][15][9] Earl Metcalf, 62, was killed inside the school building, while Columbia Gas Co. employee Neal Pilon, 58, was shot while crossing the street outside of the school. We cannot share details or information regarding the individuals directly involved due to disciplinary actions. Denton police continued on Friday to investigate a report of a 15-year-old girl being sexually assaulted by another student on the campus of Denton Guyer High School last week. A man was killed in a Denton shooting Thursday afternoon, police said. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. According to police Barbaro had fired 31 shots. Students in Flower Mound ISD, Lewisville ISD, Frisco ISD, and others were arrested for making those hoax threats. The Guyer lockdown has been lifted. According to the Denton ISD student code of conduct, a variety of punishments are available depending upon what specific infractions a student is found to have made. He said he could not provide information on the injured student or the suspect, who remains on the loose. Administrators . Numerous videos posted online show groups of students swinging wildly at one another in a campus hallway, dropping backpacks to the ground before throwing punches. Barbaro had also shown an interest in engineering, and had hoped to become a scientist. There, he began shooting at people outside of the school. We won't share it with anyone else. These students increase the level of danger in situations like these and could also face consequences, Guajardo wrote. [5][20] Barbaro had written three suicide notes that were found on his bed in his cell. Gov. Chase Allan was a former college and high school athlete from Utah who was shot and killed by Farmington police officers on March 1, 2023, according to the Farmington Police Department and Allan . In 1957 it moved again to its current . Our Single Sign-On Portal is available for Denton ISD students and staff members. Two people, including a student, were shot Wednesday at McKinley High School in Buffalo N.Y., according to media reports. They did not specify the charges the students are facing. This portal allows students and staff to save their sign-in information for a variety of services and websites to automatically sign into those services and websites in the future. 8 Ponder upsets No. "He's one of those kids that's always got a smile on his face, and a popular kid with a great personality. Lockdowns started at Denton High School and Ryan High School around 10 a.m. Wednesday after police said someone called in a threat to 911. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ABCNews. Reed is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. Responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting VFD's, motor control centers, ATS's . Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. He was transported to Bowie Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Fire trucks began to respond to the fire alarm, then local police and finally New York State troopers. When they heard a fire alarm sound, the superintendent dispatched Earl Metcalf to see what the problem was at the 3rd floor. Maybe so, but it's the only free choice I have. Users. Staff Writer Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "Schools shootings have occurred all too frequently in the country," he said during a news conference. 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Its pretty rare that you get that many instances in one day, he said. All rights reserved. Three people were killed and another 11 people were injured during the shooting. She was born in El Paso, but was raised across the border in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. FOX 4. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two people were detained but later released after five Denton schools were placed on increased security alert following unsubstantiated threats, police and school officials said Wednesday. "It was tough. Video from Chopper 11 showed at least a dozen police cars at Denton High School, more than five at Denton Ryan, and four at Denton Guyer, which was put on soft lock out. DENTON (CBSDFW.COM) - A Denton Guyer High School football player was found shot to death on Saturday night in a truck in a rural part of the county, near Bowie. Detectives learned of at least two other similar threats in other Texas cities and are continuing to investigate. "Sadly, I think theyve kind of gotten used to it to a certain degree. A student at Denton High School and a non-student at Ryan High School were detained for questioning while the schools were on lockdown, but neither had weapons and both cooperated with police, according to an evening news release from Denton police. Marquez Reed was taken into custody Friday at Fred Moore High School. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Students were not allowed to bring their backpacks for the rest of the week once they returned to classes. DENTON, Texas - Denton police arrested an 18-year-old student who they said brought a gun to school. DENTON, TX, Feb. 25, 2022 - The Denton Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old student at Fred Moore High School after a firearm was found in his backpack on Friday afternoon. McKinley High School will switch to remote learning for the next three days, said Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. FOX 4's . Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. "[19] On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself with a bedsheet in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail. While no charges had been filed by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson said it is possible that some students could be charged with assault, as opposed to the lesser school punishment for fighting. Legal Statement. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. Fax: 940-369-4953 . Lockdowns started at Denton High School and Ryan High School around 10 a.m. Wednesday after police said someone called in a threat to 911. Shots rang out when someone pulled out a gun and fired several rounds following a dispute between multiple people, BPD Deputy Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia told reporters. 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Teachers and staff can be seen pulling teenagers apart while in the midst of the brawls with students screaming and rushing past at every side. He was not aware of how many shots were fired. Administrators said a family member called the school saying Reed might have a gun. The gunman, 17-year-old Anthony F. Barbaro, an honor student and member of the school's rifle team, indiscriminately shot at people on the street from windows at the third floor of the school building. Police also found, in Barbaro's bedroom, bomb recipes and a journal that detailed his plans for the shooting. Staff Writer Denton police detained two people while investigating what they called "unsubstantiated threats" at two high schools Wednesday morning. She said she hears about fights at Braswell just about every day. [18], On December 31, 1974, Anthony Barbaro was arraigned on three counts of second-degree murder, six counts of first-degree assault, and five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment. 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. January 19, 2022 / 6:00 PM This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. As of 6:30 p.m. There were helicopters in the sky," said Angela Dockery, the mother of a Denton HS sophomore. Dockery said she got a call from her daughter. A 17-year-old was arrested on possession of alcohol, but no arrests have been made in Maki's death. Guajardo, Jackson and Superintendent Jamie Wilson all wrote or spoke gravely about the fights, and all said that punishments are impending for those involved.