Scarborough High School Student Shot After School Bus Incident

Houston, TX – A student at Scarborough High School was shot Friday afternoon after an altercation that began on a school bus and continued off the bus in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Houston Police Department (Click2Houston).

Details of the Shooting

The shooting occurred in the 4000 block of Bolin Road, near Langwood Park and Benbrook Elementary School. HISD police reported the incident took place as the student was exiting the school bus. The injured student was transported to a nearby hospital with a leg injury (Click2Houston).

Investigation and Arrest

According to Houston Police Lieutenant Larry Crowson, investigators believe a fight broke out on the school bus and continued after students disembarked. “What we believe happened is there was a fight on a school bus here,” Lt. Crowson said. “The fight continued off the school bus into the intersection where you had one student shoot another student.” (Click2Houston).

Police have identified the juvenile suspect and taken them into custody at a nearby home. The investigation is ongoing.

School Response

Benbrook Elementary School was placed on lockdown while the afterschool program was in progress following the shooting. Scarborough High School is a World Language Magnet school (Scarborough High School).

Witness Account

A neighbor who witnessed the event told KPRC 2 News she heard three gunshots and immediately called 911. She attempted to provide first aid to the injured student, applying a tourniquet to his leg until emergency personnel arrived. “I was trying to put a tourniquet on his foot since there was a lot of blood,” the witness said. “One person put a sweater on top, and another man put a belt around his leg so he wouldn’t lose too much blood. Because he was bleeding a lot.” (Click2Houston).

KPRC 2 will provide updates as more information becomes available.