They were both released after being ruled out as suspects. marshall.reid@dentonrc.com. She was born in El Paso, but was raised across the border in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. He told his brother, Chris, that he was going target shooting. Seven people survived the shooting with gunshot wounds, while four others sustained injuries from flying glass fragments. Guyer High School, Calhoun Middle School and Newton Rayzor Elementary were also put on lockout as a precaution due to their proximity to the schools that were threatened. "Sadly, I think theyve kind of gotten used to it to a certain degree. Back Submit. We thought we were making the right decision, she said. "When I originally showed up, the area was very blocked off. [1][2], On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail.[3][4][5]. According to police Barbaro had fired 31 shots. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. "We are going to start celebrating his life this week, but today was just shock and dealing with that shock.". Over the span of a month, Portsmouth went from watching the "culture war" spectacle over a $200,000,000 F-22 Raptor shooting down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South . Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two people were detained but later released after five Denton schools were placed on increased security alert following unsubstantiated threats, police and school officials said Wednesday. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 940-349-8181. While no charges had been filed by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson said it is possible that some students could be charged with assault, as opposed to the lesser school punishment for fighting. Market data provided by Factset. The threat was called in about 10:30 a.m., Denton police said. secretary immediately went to the boiler room at the rear of the school. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Jackson said the district is discussing what punishments the students recording or cheering should face. Low around 50F. Reed is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. Responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting VFD's, motor control centers, ATS's . I don't know no one will. Valeria Olivares, Education Lab Reporting Fellow. Carmen Wright, 25, was shot in the head inside her car while driving by the school. District officials are asking parents to remain off-campus until police give the all clear for the two campuses still undergoing searches. [1][6][12] Those killed were Earl Metcalf, Neal Pilon, and Carmen Wright Drayton, who was six months pregnant. It didn't work out. We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved, Denton police spokesperson Amy Cunningham wrote in a statement late Wednesday. A pep rally that was scheduled at Denton High School this morning, September 16 was cancelled due to an 'unsubstantiated threat.' That according to Denton High School Principal, Joel Hays. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. FBI searching for driver who dropped Colleyville synagogue hostage-taker at Dallas homeless shelter, COVID-19 forces more school districts to close as others reopen, Trans kids and supporters say new Texas law will keep them out of school sports. [10][12][14][16] Barbaro lived in Olean, New York, with his parents and his three younger siblings sister Cecile, brothers Steven and Chris. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. Currently, all students and staff are safe in class.. Denton police released details of the threat that caused several area schools to lockdown. Josh Denton. According to the Denton ISD student code of conduct, a variety of punishments are available depending upon what specific infractions a student is found to have made. Guajardo, Jackson and Superintendent Jamie Wilson all wrote or spoke gravely about the fights, and all said that punishments are impending for those involved. Lt. Col. Michael Sack, the interim commissioner of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, said the victims included a 61-year-old woman who died at a hospital after the shooting and a 16 . Denton High School is a public high school located in the city of Denton, Texas and classified as a 5A school by the UIL.It is a part of the Denton Independent School District located in central Denton County and was the original high school for Denton.. Denton High School was established in 1884. First published on September 1, 2013 / 3:30 PM. He said he could not provide information on the injured student or the suspect, who remains on the loose. The way I figure, I lose either way. [7][15][9] Earl Metcalf, 62, was killed inside the school building, while Columbia Gas Co. employee Neal Pilon, 58, was shot while crossing the street outside of the school. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at McKinley High School in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Department said. Plentiful sunshine. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Police said students, employees and parents at Denton schools can expect an increased police presence on and around campuses this week. FOX 4. Unable to open the locked door to the student council room, Barbaro shot off the lock, entered the student council room, and tied the door shut. Police tell us it began just after 9:30 a.m., when dispatchers received a call threatening violence at Denton High School. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Theyre continuing more thorough searches at Denton and Ryan high schools. He was transported to Bowie Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The UIL will debut water polo as an official UIL sport in the fall of 2022. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. No charges have been filed thus far. A rifle was found at the scene. The department said it would have an increased presence on campuses the rest of the week. [5][19] In April 1975, he had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity,[8] however he was found competent to stand trial by two court-appointed psychiatrists. "Some of the guys are making wristbands and everyone is wearing 33, so definitely Thursday is going to be for him," Bucklew said. The Montague County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old Nathan Maki. "We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved," police said. The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. DENTON (CBSDFW.COM) - A Denton Guyer High School football player was found shot to death on Saturday night in a truck in a rural part of the county, near Bowie. DENTON, Texas A 15-year-old girl who went missing in Denton has been found safe and has returned home, police say. "We just went into lockdown and we didnt get much information from the teachers," she recalled. Valeria is an engagement reporter for The Dallas Morning News Education Lab. Police have found no apparent motives as to why Barbaro committed his crimes. Our community has high expectations of our students and staff, to that end the behavior of these students is inexcusable, Wilson wrote Tuesday afternoon. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton, Thousands hit the pavement for the 10th annual FRESH 15, Purple-and-Gold powerlifters to compete at regionals. They did not specify the charges the students are facing. This portal allows students and staff to save their sign-in information for a variety of services and websites to automatically sign into those services and websites in the future. Derrick Jackson, a Denton ISD spokesman, confirmed Wednesday afternoon that one teacher received a bloody nose but did not require hospitalization. Shots rang out when someone pulled out a gun and fired several rounds following a . [11] Louis Nicol, former principal of Olean High School, and present in the building at the time of shooting, said that Barbaro excelled scholastically and caused no disciplinary problems at school. [8][11][14][19] Barbaro was then being held without bail at the Olean City Jail. Police will be on campuses for the remainder of the week. She was born in El Paso, but was raised across the border in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. There, he began shooting at people outside of the school. A separate threat warned of a national school shooting day.. The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. The lockdowns ended around noon. [1][6][13][17] He ranked eighth highest academic score in his senior class,[2][16] and was inducted into the National Honor Society in February 1974. "It was tough. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By Juan Betancourt That school and Ryan High School were put on lockdown. Around 100 students were still inside the school Wednesday evening and dismissals were being facilitated. Staff Writer VARSITY WATER POLO IS COMING TO DENTON ISD! [15] Three people were killed in the shooting, and eleven others were wounded. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. Tickets Facility Requests Rank One Forms A Ring doorbell camera caught the sounds of gunshots being fired at a party at a Plano short-term rental property. They did not find any weapons or cause for concern on any of the campuses. Students, parents, and staff can expect increased police presence on campuses this week. One student was detained at Denton High School and one person who was not listed as a student was detained at Ryan High School. Numerous videos posted online show groups of students swinging wildly at one another in a campus hallway, dropping backpacks to the ground before throwing punches. Three people were killed and another 11 people were injured during the shooting. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He had attended Olean High School,[14] where he was an honor student and a star marksman on his school's rifle team. Marquez Reed was taken into custody Friday at Fred Moore High School. Dockery said she got a call from her daughter. I'm sorry. Students fight at Braswell High School Tuesday afternoon while staffers attempt to separate those involved. The caller demanded an evacuation of the building, or a shooting would take place. Maybe so, but it's the only free choice I have. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown tweeted that Wednesday's events represented a "dark day" for the city. Need a better way to manage all your account passwords? Contact Us. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Denton High is an International Baccalaureate World School - one of only 50 IB high schools in Texas to offer this challenging academic curriculum. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 9. A caller threatened a shooting at Denton High School Wednesday morning if the campus was not evacuated. Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. At this point, he said nobody seems sure exactly what prompted the melees. Lockdowns started at Denton High School and Ryan High School around 10 a.m. Wednesday after police said someone called in a threat to 911. Denton Public Schools Home Page Google Maps 1200 Lehman P.O. Staff Writer Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. "Last seen near McKinley High School on Elmwood Ave heading towards 198. "He's one of those kids that's always got a smile on his face, and a popular kid with a great personality. Denton Police Department officers are stationed outside the Denton High School campus Wednesday morning after authorities got an anonymous call of a threat to two high school campuses.. Punishments range from a three-day suspension to relocation to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program and/or criminal prosecution. or redistributed. This story was originally published January 19, 2022, 6:46 PM. Canyon High School. Lockdowns started at Denton High School and Ryan High School around 10 a.m. Wednesday after police said someone called in a threat to 911. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two people were detained but later released after five Denton schools were placed on increased security alert following unsubstantiated threats, police and school. District officials and police then placed Guyer High, Calhoun Middle and Newton Rayzor Elementary schools in a soft lock out., We do not believe there is any threat to our students or staff at this time, Zwahr said. Obviously fighting happens at every school, Jackson said, but its the sheer number of altercations that happened Tuesday that bothers Denton ISD administrators the most. We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved, police said in the release. [7] Before night fall, two New York State Police entered the school and threw tear gas grenades into the student council room,[8][9][10][11] where Barbaro was found unconscious inside the room wearing a defective gas mask. High around 75F. Administrators . Denton High School; Calendar; You're online. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. She said she hears about fights at Braswell just about every day. Additional officers were on campus Wednesday, Jackson said, and there will be an increased police presence for at least a few weeks going forward. By Brooke Colombo This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Seeing Metcalf through the glass window of the student council room, he opened his door, shot and killed him. 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Rockwall and Lewisville police also took area students into custody after investigating threats in those areas. Campus staff found the gun in Reeds backpack and called police. A student at Denton High School and a non-student at Ryan High School were detained for questioning while the schools were on lockdown, but neither had weapons and both cooperated with police, according to an evening news release from Denton police. The Montague County Sheriff's . High around 75F. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Officers arrived at the schools and began searches, while both campuses were put in lockdown. We cannot share details or information regarding the individuals directly involved due to disciplinary actions. "University Police has received a report of an armed person near campus," the university tweeted. MARSHALL REID can be reached at 940-566-6862 and via Twitter at @MarshallKReid. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Kathy Hochul tweeted that she was monitoring the situation in Buffalo and has offered assistance to local officials. As of 6:30 p.m. Storied Little Rock Central High School, cited by Sarah Huckabee Sanders' campaign as formative in her rise to the Arkansas governor's mansion, was the site Friday of a student walkout to . Maki had been shot once. "Ryan High School was also believed to be impacted by this threat.". Please enter valid email address to continue. Students at Denton High School got to hear about it directly from two Ukrainian. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at McKinley High School in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Department said. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. He was not aware of how many shots were fired. "The caller demanded the evacuation of the building, or a shooting would take place," police said. Report this profile Report Report. Police placed Denton and Ryan high schools on lockdown out of an abundance of caution, according to a tweet. [18], On December 31, 1974, Anthony Barbaro was arraigned on three counts of second-degree murder, six counts of first-degree assault, and five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment. Please enter valid email address to continue. Police did not release any information about the two people detained, including what reason, if any, the non-student had for being at Ryan High School. Denton High School An International Baccalaureate World School Language. [14] On October 21, 1975, a grand jury was seated for Barbaro's trial at the Olean Municipal Building. "We never thought it would occur in Buffalo.". juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It's a big loss for Guyer High School," Walsh said. After a thorough investigation, police said they believe the threats were a hoax. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. Denton police detained two people while investigating what they called "unsubstantiated threats" at two high schools Wednesday morning. 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