Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody
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.
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.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.
Tensions escalated outside Los Angeles City Hall as anti-deportation protests turned violent, resulting in a man being stabbed amid the chaos.
The ongoing demonstrations, now in their sixth consecutive day, have led to multiple arrests, with additional protests expected throughout the weekend.
Exclusive footage captured by a witness shows the moment the violence unfolded.
In the video, a man is seen being swarmed by a crowd, knocked to the ground, and subjected to punches and kicks in a brutal assault.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, with some bystanders attempting to intervene while others appeared to escalate the attack.
Authorities have since confirmed that the victim suffered stab wounds, though details regarding his condition remain unclear.
The anti-deportation protests, which began as school walkouts and public demonstrations, have intensified as demonstrators voice opposition to immigration enforcement policies.
Law enforcement officers have been deployed to manage the growing unrest, and authorities have made multiple arrests in response to the escalating confrontations.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as protests show no signs of slowing down. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place.
The investigation into the violent attack remains ongoing.