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‘Up to 10’ Dead After Shots Fired in Texas High School – Suspect Identified

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Nine students and one teacher have been killed after a deadly school shooting in Texas Friday, MSNBC reports.

The suspect has been identified as 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, law enforcement sources tell CBS News.

All times central.

UPDATE: 1:05 pm

The explosives found around the school are were pressure cookers and pipe bombs

UPDATE: 12:51 pm

MSNBC reports 9 students and 1 teacher have been killed.

UPDATE: 12:45 pm

Senator Ted Cruz releases a statement thanking first responders.

“We are so grateful for the first responders who rushed to the scene to protect the safety of the students, and we give thanks for the armed officer who intercepted the gunman and brought the suspect into custody.”

The Houston Independent School District (ISD) released a statement in regards to the tragedy in Santa Fe ISD:

The Houston Independent School District sends condolences to the entire Santa Fe ISD community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the students, staff, and families affected by this senseless tragedy. We offer our full support to Santa Fe ISD during this difficult time. The HISD Police Department has more than 200 officers assigned to schools and facilities across the district, and they work diligently every day to keep HISD students and staff safe. Today, the department is operating on high alert, and all available officers are on patrol. Additionally crisis counselors are available to students upon request.

UPDATE: 12:25 pm

Law enforcement sources say the shooting suspect has been identified as 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, according to CBS News.

Pagourtzis “allegedly shouted ‘surprise’ before opening fire on students and teachers,” reports Heavy.

UPDATE: 12:15 pm

Sante Fe Independent School District (ISD) confirms “[t]here have been explosive devices found in the high school and surrounding areas adjacent to the high school.”

“Do not touch any items out of place and call 911 as we have agencies that can respond. Our thoughts and prayers are with our students, staff and our community. Please pray for our Santa Fe ISD community. ,” reads a second tweet from the account.

Emergency medical personnel stage in the Santa Fe High School parking lot. Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images

Speaking at the White House summit on prison reform, President Trump expressed “sadness and heartbreak,” over the shooting.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders flags at half-staff.

UPDATE: 11:15 am

Santa Fe Independent School District (ISD) announced via Facebook that “possible explosive devices” were located at the school and off campus.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales told assembled media at 10:45 am local time that currently “eight to 10 fatalities” are accounted for. The figures include students and adult staff. One possible male student is in custody and a second person of interest of student age was also apprehended. A Sante Fe ISD police officer was injured at the scene. The sheriff would not describe the type or types of weapons used or found at the active crime scene.

A “federal law enforcement source” confirms to the Houston Chronicle that “multiple fatalities” were suffered during the shooting. KTRK law enforcement sources report that the single shooter “appears to be a student.”

KTRK reports that law enforcement sources say eight fatalities are currently accounted for.

A spokesman for the UTMB Medical Center noted shortly after 10:00am local time that three patients are currently receiving treatment for “gunshot wounds.” Two patients are reported as adults and another is “under 18.”

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced via Twitter the “multiple casualty incident” is no longer active.

Several elected leaders took to Twitter to express condolences and concerns in response to the incident.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement in response to the shooting:

The thoughts and prayers of all Texans are with the people of Santa Fe and those affected by today’s tragic shooting. As horrific reports come out of Santa Fe High School, my office stands ready to assist local law enforcement as needed.

UPDATE: 9:15 am 

The Sante Fe ISD released a second statement via Facebook noting that the “situation is active, but has been contained.” The district confirmed injuries but did not elaborate on whether they involved students or staff. All other campuses within the school district remain unaffected and are open according to regular scheduling.

Santa Fe High School leadership tells KTRK that the alleged shooter is in custody.

Initial Report:

Galveston County Sheriff Maj. Douglas Hudson tells the Associated Press that units responded to reports of shots fired believed to have occurred around 7:45am local time in an art class. Students on the scene told KTRK about hearing fire alarm bells triggering an evacuation. At that time, shots were reportedly fired.

Officers are at the scene of the high school campus in tactical gear. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales announced that his department is dispatching units to assist.

Galveston County Sheriffs, Santa Fe Police, and the ATF are on the scene located at 16000 Highway 6. Aerial footage provided by KTRK indicates that students are currently being arranged outside of the campus buildings for bag inspections and processing.

Three life flight helicopters are responding to the scene. No official information is currently available as to how many people require medical evacuation.

Nearby Dickinson ISD confirmed via Twitter that it is now on lockdown as a precautionary measure.

Santa Fe ISD employs nine police officers. One was reportedly on the campus at the time of the incident.

This is a developing story.

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