Breaking News: Shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas Leaves 17-Year-Old Student Injured; Police Investigate Incident as Suspect Remains Unidentified and School Locked Down for Safety
DALLAS, TX – April 15, 2025 — A shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas has prompted an intense response from local authorities and left the community shaken. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread panic and an immediate lockdown at the school, located in the 5500 block of Langdon Road.
According to the Dallas Police Department, the shooting was reported around 1:10 p.m. Officers were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they found a 17-year-old male student suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The student, whose name has not been released, was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. While the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, the emotional toll of the incident on students, staff, and parents has been significant.
Dallas ISD officials confirmed that the school’s safety protocols were immediately enacted. Students were evacuated from the building and moved to a secure location on the campus. Law enforcement officials were seen conducting a thorough search of the grounds, with SWAT teams joining the investigation as a precaution. The campus was placed under lockdown for several hours as police worked to ensure there were no further threats.
At this time, the identity of the shooter has not been disclosed by authorities. Early reports suggest that the suspect may also be a student at the high school, though this has not been officially confirmed. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement has not yet provided additional details about the motive behind the attack or whether it was part of a larger altercation. The shooting follows a troubling trend of violence in schools, raising concerns about student safety and the effectiveness of current security measures.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson expressed his distress over the situation, stating, “My thoughts are with the victim and their family, as well as everyone affected by this tragic event. We must continue to work together to ensure our schools are safe spaces for learning and growth.”
Parents and guardians of students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School were notified shortly after the shooting occurred, with many rushing to the scene to ensure the safety of their children. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has promised to provide counseling services for students, faculty, and families affected by the trauma of the event.
This shooting marks the second incident of gun violence at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in just over a year. In April 2024, another shooting occurred on campus, resulting in a student being injured. That incident prompted students to protest for better security measures, though it remains unclear whether any changes have been made in the aftermath of last year’s shooting.
For now, Wilmer-Hutchins High School will remain closed for the remainder of the week as the investigation continues. Additional security measures are expected to be implemented when students return to campus next week.
The Dallas Police Department is expected to hold a press conference later today to provide further details on the investigation and to update the public on the status of the shooter.
