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20-year-old Brandon Harris Jr killed in High Point shooting

The two other victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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The High Point Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 3300 block of Colony Drive at approximately 12:19 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that several shots had been fired inside a residence.

The High Point Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left one man dead and two others injured.

Officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 3300 block of Colony Drive at approximately 12:19 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that several shots had been fired inside a residence.

According to officials, four people were inside the home at the time of the incident. Three of them sustained gunshot wounds.

One victim, identified as 20-year-old Brandon C. Harris Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two other victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Both remain hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.

Police confirmed that all individuals involved in the incident have been identified and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The High Point Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the High Point Police Department or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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