Crime
False active shooter threat at Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff
Currently, there is no confirmation of an active shooter at any school within the Watson Chapel School District.
Initial reports indicate that a student anonymously called 911 claiming there was a shooting in progress, but authorities have found no evidence of any threat.
Law enforcement officials are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, a female caller reported an active shooter within the school district to the 911 command center.
Law enforcement agencies were immediately dispatched to each campus, initiating lockdown protocols upon arrival.
Within five minutes, local law enforcement and the district’s security director had thoroughly searched and cleared all school buildings. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured, and no signs of an active shooter were found on any of the campuses.
This incident remains under investigation, with district administration and the security director collaborating closely with law enforcement to identify the individual responsible for the false report.
The safety of students and staff is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment within our schools. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.