🚨 BREAKING: FALSE - NO Active Shooter at Dallas High School today

Confusion Over Reported Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas — Reports of a possible shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, sparked widespread panic following a confirmed incident at the same school on Friday, April 12, 2024. However, authorities have since clarified that no new shooting occurred today.

Social media posts on X early Tuesday morning claimed an active shooter situation at the southeast Dallas campus, prompting a significant police and fire response shortly after 10:30 a.m. These reports, amplified by accounts citing a “major emergency response,” led to confusion among parents and the community. Dallas Independent School District (DISD) officials quickly moved to dispel the rumors, stating there was no evidence of a shooting or injuries on April 15, 2025.

The Dallas Police Department and DISD Police confirmed they responded to the school out of an abundance of caution following the unverified claims. “We take all reports seriously, but at this time, there is no indication of an active threat or incident today,” said DISD Police Chief Albert Martinez in a brief statement. The school was briefly placed on a precautionary lockdown while authorities swept the campus, but operations returned to normal by midday.

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The false alarm follows a real shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School a year earlier, where a 17-year-old student shot and injured a classmate in a classroom, leading to the arrest of Ja’Kerian Rhodes-Ewing. That incident, which left one student with a non-life-threatening leg injury, has heightened tensions and scrutiny over campus safety, likely contributing to the rapid spread of today’s unconfirmed reports.

The source of the erroneous reports remains unclear, though police are investigating whether they stemmed from a misunderstanding, a prank, or deliberate misinformation. Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde urged the public to rely on verified information from official channels, saying, “We understand the fear these situations cause, and we’re committed to keeping our families informed with accurate updates.”

One Student Injured in Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas — A shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Dallas left one student injured and another in custody on Friday, April 12, 2024, prompting a swift response from multiple law enforcement agencies and raising fresh concerns about school safety.

The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. inside a classroom at the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) campus, located at 5520 Langdon Road. According to DISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, a 17-year-old student shot another student in the upper thigh, resulting in a non-life-threatening injury. The victim was promptly transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.

Dallas ISD Police Chief Albert Martinez reported that the suspect, identified by police records as 17-year-old Ja’Kerian Rhodes-Ewing, fled the classroom toward the school’s football field, where he was apprehended around 11 a.m. A .38-revolver, believed to be the weapon used, was recovered by authorities. Rhodes-Ewing faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a weapon in a prohibited place, with a bond set at $200,000.