Texas student shoots teacher at high school before killing himself

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by Associated Press
March 31, 2026
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A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school before fatally shooting himself Monday morning.

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School shootings increase safety concerns and trauma exposure for students and staff nationwide; families in Texas face ongoing risk assessments and potential security changes at educational institutions.

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A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas on Monday morning before fatally shooting himself, authorities said. The attack occurred at the small campus near San Antonio, with no other injuries reported. Classes were cancelled following the incident as investigators worked to determine what motivated the shooting. The teacher's condition was not immediately disclosed in initial reports. Authorities were still gathering details about the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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Authorities are investigating the circumstances and motivation for the shooting as classes remain cancelled.

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