Contact Us. Police are currently looking at it as a terroristic threat, Cunningham said. He told his brother, Chris, that he was going target shooting. An International Baccalaureate World School, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM You have permission to edit this article. Please enter valid email address to continue. Choose wisely! The gunman, 17-year-old Anthony F. Barbaro, an honor student and member of the school's rifle team, indiscriminately shot at people on the street from windows at the third floor of the school building. "When I originally showed up, the area was very blocked off. 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. [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. No charges have been filed thus far. First published on September 1, 2013 / 3:30 PM. When they heard a fire alarm sound, the superintendent dispatched Earl Metcalf to see what the problem was at the 3rd floor. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. [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.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Let's connect. The gunman, 17-year-old Anthony F. Barbaro, an honor student and member of the school's rifle team, indiscriminately shot at people on the street from windows at the third floor of the school building. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight In other programs, students can explore a variety of interests through the school's numerous extra-curricular activities in academics, fine arts and athletics. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. 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. He had attended Olean High School,[14] where he was an honor student and a star marksman on his school's rifle team. [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. The gunfire occurred near a parking lot on the south side of the school building, Gramaglia said. Administrators . Police have found no apparent motives as to why Barbaro committed his crimes. Denton High School 1007 Fulton, Denton, Texas | (940) 369-2000 # 6,915 in National Rankings Overall Score 61.24 /100 quick stats Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 2,023 Student-Teacher Ratio 13:1. Students and staff at those schools remain on-campus. marshall.reid@dentonrc.com. Staff Writer [4][20] Cattaraugus County coroner Dr. Harry C. Law ruled the death a suicide. "We're looking to identify if they were students, or if there are other individuals that came to the school," he said. Barbaro arrived at Olean High School at approximately 2:50p.m. After leaving his car, he entered the school building through an opened side entrance and proceeded to the third floor where he set off a coke bottle filled with gasoline and a wick. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Denton Saturday evening, police said. While Carillo was initially frustrated with administrators responses and handling of the situation, she said Wednesday evening shed heard enough to think Denton ISD could come away from the event with some positive changes. Charges for making threats against a school could vary based on investigations. A 17-year-old was arrested on possession of alcohol, but no arrests have been made in Maki's death. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. The Olean High School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on December 30, 1974, at Olean High School in Olean, New York. Denton police released details of the threat that caused several area schools to lockdown. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [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. "He's one of those kids that's always got a smile on his face, and a popular kid with a great personality. [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. "Ryan High School was also believed to be impacted by this threat.". Police say an anonymous caller demanded that Denton High School be evacuated on Wednesday or a shooting would take place.. "Despite this, students and staff meticulously followed lockdown protocol, which allowed officers to efficiently clear the buildings. After hearing about Tuesdays fights, she eventually found several videos posted to social media. Denton ISD attempts to make inclement weather announcements no later than 6:30 a.m. when possible. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [12][13] Barbaro was laid onto a stretcher and transported by ambulance to the hospital, examined and, suffering no injuries, was then transferred to the Olean City Jail.[12][14]. Frisco police arrested seven youths for school-related threats last month, describing some to be middle-schoolers. Investigators believed Ryan High also might be impacted by the threat. [19] Barbaro was soon transferred from the Olean City Jail to the Cattaraugus County Jail in Little Valley. At 9:39 a.m. Wednesday, someone called Denton Public Safety Communications demanding an evacuation of Denton High School, threatening a shooting, according to the latest Denton PD news release. We're online. 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. He was transported to Bowie Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. DENTON, TX, Feb. 25, 2022 - The Denton Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old student at Fred Moore High School after a firearm was found in his backpack on Friday afternoon. ABCNews. Our Single Sign-On Portal is available for Denton ISD students and staff members. As of 6:30 p.m. (Google Maps). 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. [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. Denton police detained two people while investigating what they called "unsubstantiated threats" at two high schools Wednesday morning. "Neither subject had weapons. Responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting VFD's, motor control centers, ATS's . Currently, all students and staff are safe in class.. Instead, his teammates will take the field this season with Maki, not on the field, but in their hearts. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "We do not believe there is any threat to our students or staff at this time," Zwahr said at the time. Gov. 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. Valeria Olivares, Education Lab Reporting Fellow. When the football team heard the tragic news, more than 250 students went to the school for a grief session Sunday morning. Error! Plentiful sunshine. Police search the two threatened school campuses twice and found no weapons at either school. At the edges of each swing or shove, dozens more students can be seen watching, filming or cheering. Denton police confirmed. Detectives learned of at least two other similar threats in other Texas cities and are continuing to investigate. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at McKinley High School in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Department said. According to discipline data obtained by the Denton Record-Chronicle, there were 108 instances of fighting/mutual combat noted by administrators at Braswell High School during the 2018-19 school year. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. One of the bullets was fired into a 3-year-old's playroom nearby. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Despite this, students and staff meticulously followed lockdown protocol, which allowed officers to efficiently clear the buildings.. Its pretty rare that you get that many instances in one day, he said. Barbaro had also shown an interest in engineering, and had hoped to become a scientist. Last month, viral social media threats spread throughout the country and state encouraging students to disrupt classes and riot. [1][2], On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail.[3][4][5]. Valeria is an engagement reporter for The Dallas Morning News Education Lab. Officers are searching the campuses, but no weapons have been found. She said her family moved into the Union Park master-planned community thinking it would be safe, but shes having second thoughts. She was born in El Paso, but was raised across the border in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved, police said in the release. Mr. Metcalf did not listen and proceeded to where he heard the noise. or redistributed. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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.". By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Denton police detain 2 after threats lock down area campuses. PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) A Michigan judge has ruled that staff and administrators at Oxford High School cannot be sued for a mass shooting that left four students dead and seven . The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from The Beck Group, Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, The Meadows Foundation, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University and Todd A. Williams Family Foundation. [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. Officers. 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. Police said students, employees and parents at Denton schools can expect an increased police presence on and around campuses this week. Denton police say they will continue to work with the FBI to investigate leads. 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. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields About . Kathy Hochul tweeted that she was monitoring the situation in Buffalo and has offered assistance to local officials. One student was detained at Denton High School and one person who was not listed as a student was detained at Ryan High School. Josh Denton. Create a password that only you will remember. The incident began during the afternoon of December 30, 1974, when Barbaro left his house with his mother's car. Staff Writer It is also important to know that no weapons were used or found on campus.. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. 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. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. We won't share it with anyone else. Report this profile Report Report. Hes a North Texas native who joined the Star-Telegram team during a 2019 internship and just didnt leave. In a note explaining his motives Barbaro wrote: I guess I just wanted to kill the person I hate most -- myself, I just didn't have the courage. They were both released after being ruled out as suspects. Immediately shelter in place.". 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While he couldnt confirm the exact number or give an estimate of how many students were involved, students who definitely participated will not be allowed on campus for at least three days, corresponding with the districts due process policy. 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. "She sounded really calm, said that they could hear police officers in the hallway," Dockery said. 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 DENTON, Texas A 15-year-old girl who went missing in Denton has been found safe and has returned home, police say. The DMN Education Lab deepens the coverage and conversation about urgent education issues critical to the future of North Texas. 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The FBI is involved in the investigation, according to the release. [2][6][10][11][13][17] A teammate of Barbaro on the school's rifle team recalls Barbaro having spoken of wanting to "hold up" the Olean Armory and engage in a police standoff. 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A caller threatened a shooting at Denton High School Wednesday morning if the campus was not evacuated. Lisa Carillo has one child at Braswell and another who will attend in a few years. DENTON, Texas - Denton police arrested an 18-year-old student who they said brought a gun to school. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Staff Writer Students and their parents said it was a scary morning. Market data provided by Factset. The Montague County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old Nathan Maki. That school and Ryan High School were put on lockdown. Jackson said the district is discussing what punishments the students recording or cheering should face. The Montague County District Attorney will look at the case when the investigation is complete. 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 . They're continuing more. I'm sorry. Hes passionate about true stories and loves understated movies, good tea and scotch thats out of his budget. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The department said it would have an increased presence on campuses the rest of the week. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 9. [5][20] Barbaro had written three suicide notes that were found on his bed in his cell. I wanted to die, but I couldn't do it, so I had to get someone to do it for me. Three people . Maki was often seen making big plays as a fullback on the Wildcats football team. This story was originally published January 19, 2022, 6:46 PM. By Brooke Colombo 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Get Directions. Maybe so, but it's the only free choice I have. As a precaution, Guyer High School, Newton Rayzor Elementary, and Calhoun Middle School were all placed on a soft lockout. 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. Click to Read Bronco Video Spotlight Denton Bronco Photo Gallery Directions to Denton HS Contact Us Denton High School Phone: 940-369-2000 Fax: 940-369-4953 The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. Legal Statement. Officers were called about 2:45 p.m. to the 2400 block of East McKinney Street, near Audra Lane, where a shooting had. MARSHALL REID can be reached at 940-566-6862 and via Twitter at @MarshallKReid. Police also found, in Barbaro's bedroom, bomb recipes and a journal that detailed his plans for the shooting. Denton High is an International Baccalaureate World School - one of only 50 IB high schools in Texas to offer this challenging academic curriculum. What has been, can't be changed. Warning: Video contains violence and coarse language. He was injured in the leg and was in stable condition. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. "As a precaution, one student was transported. He met Joe Kosidlo, the 3rd floor custodian, who asked him to vacate because he thought he heard gun shots. Denton, Texas, United States . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. That school and Ryan High School were put on lockdown. Rockwall and Lewisville police also took area students into custody after investigating threats in those areas. The Guyer lockdown has been lifted. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Jackson said investigations continued through Tuesday night and were ongoing as of Wednesday afternoon. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Denton, TX 76207. High around 75F. March 4, 2023. Two individuals one at Denton and one at Ryan have been detained and are being interviewed, according to police. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. secretary immediately went to the boiler room at the rear of the 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. [13] Eight of the wounded victims were Olean city firemen responding to a fire complaint at the school. 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. "Schools shootings have occurred all too frequently in the country," he said during a news conference. Two people, including a student, were shot Wednesday at McKinley High School in Buffalo N.Y., according to media reports. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. At this time there were no students present and only Principal Louis Nicol, secretaries, business office, maintenance and custodians were at the school. The caller demanded the evacuation of Denton. Punishments range from a three-day suspension to relocation to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program and/or criminal prosecution. [5][7] He had also won a Regents Scholarship that December. It ends like it began; in the middle of the night, someone might think it selfish or cowardly to take one's own life. DENTON, Texas - Denton police arrested an 18-year-old student who they said brought a gun to school. Students at Denton High School got to hear about it directly from two Ukrainian. A family member reported to school administration that Marquez R. The way I figure, I lose either way. Denton High School An International Baccalaureate World School Language. Two people, including a student, were shot Wednesday at McKinley High School in Buffalo N.Y., according to media reports. Bystanders can be heard screaming obscenities, laughing or yelling in shock just above the background roar. There were three instances of assault noted during the same time period. Police said they responded to a call just before 9:30 p.m. in the 100 . "We never thought it would occur in Buffalo.". "During the investigation, one Denton High School student and a non-student at Ryan High School were detained for questioning," police said. Back Submit. Police on Saturday considered the teenager a high-risk missing person due to . This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. Derrick Jackson, a Denton ISD spokesman, confirmed Wednesday afternoon that one teacher received a bloody nose but did not require hospitalization. Our community has high expectations of our students and staff, to that end the behavior of these students is inexcusable, Wilson wrote Tuesday afternoon. Valeria Olivares, Education Lab Reporting Fellow. 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. The lockdowns ended around noon. 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.