On Monday, May 18th, a shooting occurred in Santa Fe High School in Texas. At least 10 people were killed, and 13 were injured. Law enforcement is still investigating the shooting, but so far it appears to be a tragedy caused by someone with mental health issues.
What we know so far
On Friday, May 19, 2018, a shooting occurred at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. According to reports, as many as 10 people were killed and 10 more were injured. The suspected shooter, 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, has been arrested and is currently being held on 10 counts of capital murder.
We know several details about the shooting so far. First, the suspect is a student at Santa Fe High School. Second, the victims appear to have been students and staff members at the school. Third, it appears that the gunman had an AR-15 rifle and may have used other firearms in the attack. Fourth, there is no evidence yet linking the shooting to any terrorist organizations. Fifth, it’s still unclear what motivated Pagourtzis to commit such a horrific crime.
We will continue to update this blog as more information becomes available. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about this tragedy, please feel free to reach out to your local law enforcement authorities or mental health professionals.
The suspect
On Wednesday, 18 February, a shooting occurred at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. The suspect is a student at the school and has been apprehended by police.
Details on the shooting are still emerging and more information will be released as it becomes available. However, initial reports indicate that there may have been more than one gunman involved in the shooting.
If you are affected by this tragedy and need support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
School shooting updates
Recent updates on the Texas school shooting include that two suspects have been apprehended, one of whom is a student at the school. The other suspect has been taken into custody after a car chase.
What to do if you’re in school
If you’re in school and you’re worried about what to do if a shooting happens, here are some tips:
-If there’s a shooter, hide or run.
-If there’s a shooter near you, try to get out of the building or area.
-If there’s a shooter near the building, stay calm and cooperate with the authorities.
What to do if you’re out of school
If you’re out of school, you can keep yourself safe by following these tips:
-Stay in groups and stick to well-lit areas
-Avoid going to isolated places
-Report any suspicious activity to your school or police
-Keep a phone with you at all times
How to help victims
If you are affected by the Texas school shooting, there are several ways you can help. First and foremost, if you have any information about the shooter or the attack, please share it with law enforcement. If you are a victim of the shooting, please reach out for help. Here are some resources to help:
1. The Red Cross is providing relief services to those affected by the shooting. You can find more information on their website or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
2. You can donate money to the victims through GoFundMe or the Texas Harvey Milk Foundation.
3. You can also donate supplies to relief efforts through local organizations like Catholic Charities or United Way of Greater Houston.
4. You can help victims connect with support groups through organizations like Reach Out and Touch Lives or Safe Place Connection Center.