A caller threatened a shooting at Denton High School Wednesday morning if the campus was not evacuated. He had attended Olean High School,[14] where he was an honor student and a star marksman on his school's rifle team. [17] His father was an executive of a successful manufacturing firm,[10] while Anthony worked with his mother at a local fast-food restaurant. Denton police confirmed. "When I originally showed up, the area was very blocked off. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. DENTON, TX, Jan. 19, 2022 - The Denton Police Department continues to investigate threats against Denton high schools that led to campus lockdowns on Wednesday morning.. At 9:39 a.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received a call threatening violence at Denton High School. ET, students were still being released to their parents. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. "He's one of our best football players," said John Walsh, head coach of the Denton Guyer High School football team. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Phone: 940-369-2000. I wanted to die, but I couldn't do it, so I had to get someone to do it for me. Video from Chopper 11 showed at least a dozen police cars at Denton High School, more than five at Denton Ryan, and four at Denton Guyer, which was put on soft lock out. Some will always ask, 'Why?' Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Box 1048 Denton , Montana 59430 Phone: (406) 567-2370 Fax: (406) 567-2559 We are grateful for this and appreciate your continued support as we work to ensure our students are safe. The shooting happened outdoors near a child care center in far north Fort Worth. A Ring doorbell camera caught the sounds of gunshots being fired at a party at a Plano short-term rental property. Canyon High School. DENTON, Texas - Denton police are still looking for the person who made threats against two high schools in the city. Get Directions. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [14][19], On October 27, defense attorney Vincent E. Doyle, Jr. presented his testimony at a preliminary hearing,[5] stating that Barbaro had a "serious, deep-rooted mental illness that precluded his [Barbaro's] conviction. Visit Us. Denton Public Schools Home Page Google Maps 1200 Lehman P.O. Denton police continued on Friday to investigate a report of a 15-year-old girl being sexually assaulted by another student on the campus of Denton Guyer High School last week. Officers were called about 2:45 p.m. to the 2400 block of East McKinney Street, near Audra Lane, where a shooting had. The caller demanded the evacuation of Denton. 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. As a precaution, Guyer High School, Newton Rayzor Elementary, and Calhoun Middle School were all placed on a soft lockout. She said she hears about fights at Braswell just about every day. [7][13][17][18] Those who knew Barbaro remember him as being quiet, and his school principal described him as a "more of a loner than not.". Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. The Montague County District Attorney will look at the case when the investigation is complete. It's a big loss for Guyer High School," Walsh said. 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.. [4][20] Cattaraugus County coroner Dr. Harry C. Law ruled the death a suicide. Fire trucks began to respond to the fire alarm, then local police and finally New York State troopers. Derrick Jackson, a Denton ISD spokesman, confirmed Wednesday afternoon that one teacher received a bloody nose but did not require hospitalization. The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. [11] Following the shooting, police had found homemade smoke bombs, as well as gasoline and glass bottles, and empty propane canisters in Barbaro's bedroom. Valeria is an engagement reporter for The Dallas Morning News Education Lab. Police said students, employees and parents at Denton schools can expect an increased police presence on and around campuses this week. [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. The lockdowns ended around noon. It is also important to know that no weapons were used or found on campus.. "University Police has received a report of an armed person near campus," the university tweeted. Users. Guyer High School, Newton Rayzor Elementary School, and Calhoun Middle School were placed on a soft lockout preventing people from coming in and out of the building as a precaution. When the football team heard the tragic news, more than 250 students went to the school for a grief session Sunday morning. Investigators believed Ryan High also might be impacted by the threat. All rights reserved. "We're looking to identify if they were students, or if there are other individuals that came to the school," he said. All rights reserved. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. Theyre continuing more thorough searches at Denton and Ryan high schools. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. City Of Fort Worth Demolished Wrong Home For A SecondTime, David Dewhurst Calls Police To Try & FreeRelative, Rape Suspect Sends Victim's Family Explicit TextMessages, Thief Vandalizes Church, Steals School Supplies ForKids. A 12-man custodial crew was doing routine maintenance in the basement of the school at this time. Campus staff found the gun in Reeds backpack and called police. They did not find any weapons or cause for concern on any of the campuses. The threat was called in about 10:30 a.m., Denton police said. Officials believed Ryan High School could also be impacted by the threat and placed both campuses on lockdown. Its kind of a sign of the times," Dockery said. [13] Eight of the wounded victims were Olean city firemen responding to a fire complaint at the school. Officers arrived at the schools and began searches, while both campuses were put in lockdown. Hundreds of Guyer High School students walked out of class Friday morning in protest after an allegation of sexual assault on the Denton County campus last week. READ MORE: Euless 13-year-old remains in critical condition after hit-and-run crash. No charges have been filed thus far. There was an error processing your request. Back Submit. High around 75F. Police placed Denton and Ryan high schools on lockdown out of an abundance of caution, according to a tweet. Carmen Wright, 25, was shot in the head inside her car while driving by the school. [21], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}420457N 782605W / 42.08250N 78.43472W / 42.08250; -78.43472. Despite this, students and staff meticulously followed lockdown protocol, which allowed officers to efficiently clear the buildings.. Denton High School was placed on a brief lockdown Tuesday morning after a phone threat was made, authorities said. Anthony Barbaro was then confronted by Earl Metcalf. But no more. They were devastated," Walsh said. Responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting VFD's, motor control centers, ATS's . 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. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. The country's latest mass school shooting at a Texas elementary school has, once again, sparked an impassioned debate between the left and right regarding gun laws and violence in America. Denton ISD Media Gallery Videos and Pictures from Denton ISD Athletic Events UIL Physical and Rank One Forms Now Being Accepted! We're online. 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. After hearing about Tuesdays fights, she eventually found several videos posted to social media. That school and Ryan High School were put on lockdown. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. This news came just a month after a series of social media threats in North Texas and across the country forced schools to enhance security. 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rockwall and Lewisville police also took area students into custody after investigating threats in those areas. They're continuing more. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Denton ISD is working with the Denton Police Department as it investigates an alleged sexual assault between two students at the high school on Oct. 6. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Rockwall-Heath coach resigns after school workout investigation, Dallas 14, 15-year-olds charged with murder, Prosper man who shot neighbor's pit bull will not face charges, Carrollton man charged after allegedly using arrest of fentanyl suspects to advertise his own drugs, 3 children killed, 2 hurt in Italy, Texas, Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says, Fort Worth police investigating officer-involved shooting of armed suspect, Fiery crash involving 18-wheeler on I-20 closed interstate for a time, New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'. Valeria Olivares, Education Lab Reporting Fellow. marshall.reid@dentonrc.com. The Montague County Sheriff's . Thats approximately 28% of all such charges reported across the district last year. Denton, TX (76205) Today. Frisco police arrested seven youths for school-related threats last month, describing some to be middle-schoolers. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. The Montague County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old Nathan Maki. Please enter valid email address to continue. Denton ISD attempts to make inclement weather announcements no later than 6:30 a.m. when possible. If I'm found not guilty, I won't survive the pain I've caused my guilt. 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. Students, parents, and staff can expect increased police presence on campuses this week. Hes passionate about true stories and loves understated movies, good tea and scotch thats out of his budget. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Denton and Ryan high schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. Maki was often seen making big plays as a fullback on the Wildcats football team. In addition to the high schools, Calhoun Middle and Newton Rayzor Elementary schools were placed on a soft lock out, Denton ISD spokesperson Julia Zwahr said. He said he could not provide information on the injured student or the suspect, who remains on the loose. You have permission to edit this article. Denton High School Rededication Ceremony. Marquez Reed was taken into custody Friday at Fred Moore High School. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at McKinley High School in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Department said. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. A police spokesperson told the Star-Telegram the threat is being investigated for possible connections to others made in at least two other Texas school districts and that some of the threats at the other districts may have been made over the messaging app Snapchat, but said nothing had been confirmed. 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This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. DENTON, Texas - Denton police arrested an 18-year-old student who they said brought a gun to school. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [15] Three people were killed in the shooting, and eleven others were wounded. "[19] On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself with a bedsheet in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail. "The caller demanded the evacuation of the building, or a shooting would take place," police said. "We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved," police said. Detectives have also learned of at least two similar threats in other Texas cities and will continue to investigate leads in partnership with the FBI.". An International Baccalaureate World School, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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 . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Josh Denton. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 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. Police said they responded to a call just before 9:30 p.m. in the 100 . Denton, Texas, United States . In other programs, students can explore a variety of interests through the school's numerous extra-curricular activities in academics, fine arts and athletics. Denton police have given the all clear and campus operations have resumed as normal at Guyer High, Calhoun Middle and Newton Rayzor Elementary schools, Zwahr said. Walsh said that Maki was a hard worker who was a leader on and off the field. All but the Supt. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. Bystanders can be heard screaming obscenities, laughing or yelling in shock just above the background roar. 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. Sophomore Joanna Du said there was a brief announcement on the intercom during 2nd period. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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