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Arlington Lamar High School mourns loss of student in deadly shooting.

Students returned to Arlington Lamar High School just two days after a shooting outside the school killed 16-year-old Ja'Shawn Poirier and injured another student. Additional security and law enforcement were present on campus, along with counselors and other personnel. The 15-year-old suspected shooter, also a student at the school, appeared in court and faces a capital murder charge. Several local school districts are showing support for Arlington Lamar and their students by wearing the school's colors.

crime2 years ago

Arlington School Shooting Sparks Calls for Gun Law Reform.

The victim of the shooting outside Arlington Lamar High School has been identified as 16-year-old Ja'Shawn James Poirier. The accused shooter, a 15-year-old classmate, has been charged with capital murder. Vigils are planned to help the community heal. The school district has promised increased security measures and is evaluating the possibility of asking officers to begin their shifts earlier.

crime2 years ago

Texas High School Shooting Leaves One Dead and Community Shaken

The 15-year-old suspect in the shooting outside Arlington Lamar High School that killed one student and injured another appeared in court for a detention hearing. The victim has been identified as Ja'Shawn James Poirier. The suspect is charged with capital murder, and police believe it was a targeted attack. The school district is prepared for students' return with increased security and an abundance of counselors available. The suspect's defense attorney asks that everyone hold off on judging the young man until they have an opportunity to share his story.