Parts of North Texas are under an enhanced risk of severe weather on Thursday night, meaning we could see thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes. Simpkins' next scheduled hearing is March 9, 2022. Simpkins' attorney refuted the chief's claim. Timothy Simpkins, a Black teen shooter, got 1 day in jail and $75,000 bail, while Kyle Rittenhouse, a white teen, got 2 months in jail and $2 million bail. Photos that were posted to the now-inactive accounts purport to depict him in his car. Police still looking for shooter., A mother told CBS 11 News she had spoken to their son who was inside the school when the shooting occurred, He said the doors are locked and the police still havent found the shooter. Timothy Simpkins, the accused Arlington school shooter, was released on $75,000 bond. Details of the fathers death were not immediately available. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Arlington Chief of Police Al Jones said bullying was not a factor in the shooting and that Simpkins was involved in "high-risk activity." A teen girl was treated at the hospital for a graze wound and a pregnant teacher who fell and injured herself during the evacuation was treated at the scene, according to police. Timberview High School shooting leaves 4 injured. The shooting happened after a fight in one of the schools' classrooms. Wind farm construction is a possible cause of dead whales washing ashore in New Jersey. The school shooting occurred shortly after a fight broke out in a second-story classroom Wednesday morning, police said. Anotherhospitalized victim, a teenage girl, was in good condition and expected to be discharged, police said. The 1,900-student school, part of the Mansfield Independent School District, was placed on lockdown until authorities gave the all clear around 11 a.m. local time. "With all due respect, I am not a member of law enforcement, but the role of law enforcement is not to steer an investigation to fit a particular narrative," Cole said. After his arrest in October, Simpkins was released from custody on bail. Fight that led up to shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington #Timberview #Arlington #Texas pic.twitter.com/0IpYed2fW4. We are trying to make sure that all our children are safe as they are in lockdown. Be thinking about our suspect and his family. Simpkins was being held on $75,000 bond, according to the report. In early October, an 18-year-old Arlington, Texas student named Timothy George Simpkins was given a $75,000 bond and released from jail after allegedly shooting and injuring three students and a . Thanks for contacting us. Kolbye said he did not know what kind of weapon was used during the shooting. Right in the middle of my discussion of the Battle of Yorktown. where public records show Simpkins resides with family. Police say Simpkins opened fire in a classroom on the second floor of Timberview High School, after getting into a fight with another student. One victim suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene, police said. Three of the victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment, at least two of them for gunshot wounds. Arlington Police/Twitter Simpkins did not comment after being released from the jail on Thursday, nor did his relatives when they returned to his Arlington home. Timothy George Simpkins is an 18-year-old Texas student who is the suspect arrested in a shooting at Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas. The fourth victim, a pregnant district employee, fell during the shooting, NBC-DFW reported. Police identified 18-year-old Timothy George Simpkins as the suspect who opened fire at Timberview High School. Selbys family said the boy was shot in the arm, leg, chest, and stomach, and spent an extended time in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a ventilator in a drug-induced coma while surgeons tried to fix the damage cause by Simpkins bullets. Students dove for cover very fast! Simpkins posted a $75,000 bond the next day and was freed provided he remain confined at home, that he does not have possession of any firearms, and that he stay away from the victims. 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A Facebook statement attributed to his mother and grandmother -- Katrina Roberson and Lillie Simpkins -- said Timothy was a straight-A student who had attended private school until recently. On Oct. 6, 2021, police said Simpkins was involved in a fight in a classroom when he pulled out a gun and opened fire injuring students Shaniya McNeely and Zacchaeus Selby and teacher Calvin Pettit. 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Debbie. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Two of the people Rittenhouse shot were killed, leading to two homicide charges against him, including one that carries a mandatory life prison sentence. The incident left four people hurt, including three wounded by gunfire. ", "New government-funded 'food pyramid' says Lucky Charms are healthier than steak. When police officers heard over the radio that there was a teacher that was in distress, the police officers immediately went to that classroom, Kolbye said. Rittenhouse, then 17, traveled across state lines from his home in Antioch, Ill., about 20 miles to Kenosha, site of violent protests over a police shooting days earlier. Timothy George Simpkins was later identified as the suspected shooter and was taken into custody. fight their peaceful battles with the pen for their weapons, and the ink-pot for a magazine._ Band Social. . Mansfield Independent School District officials have so far declined to address specific allegations of bullying. That was not the situation here. Police allege he opened fire in a second-story classroom and injured four people. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He is accused of pulling out a gun and shooting after a fight broke out between students, police say. He got shot in the back, and they said hes really lucky because it barely missed his aorta, his sister wrote on Twitter. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. EST Monday at Wakulla United Methodist Church in Crawfordville. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Simpkins turned himself in to authorities at about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, and with an attorney, he spoke with detectives. The suspect was identified as an 18 year old black student named Timothy George Simpkins. This story has been shared 106,246 times. At least three people were injured in the incident and were taken to local hospitals. Timothy George Simpkins, 18, allegedly opened fire inside of . He was armed with an AR-15, and on a self-described mission to protect property. Kolbye said a 911 caller identified Simpkins as the suspected shooter. We have Grand Prairie Police Department, the Mansfield Police Department, Arlington Police Department and other SWAT teams that are methodically going through these rooms and releasing these children to make sure they are safe. > ^-^: ij/^- i-V . Our classroom door is barricaded (see photo). He added, UPDATE: According to one of my students, the shooter just ran down the hall past our classroom chasing two girls., In another Facebook post, Topham said, Several shots fired just down the hall from my classroom. Police said Simpkins opened fire in a second floor classroom shortly after 9 a.m. on Oct. 6 following a physical altercation with another student. He fought back on Wednesday by pulling a handgun from his backpack and firing at his alleged attacker in an Arlington high school classroom. Alleged Timberview High School shooter Timothy George Simpkins was released from the Tarrant County Jail after posting bond. Shortly after Simpkins turned himself in, his family faced reporters in front of their home and explained that the 18 year old was carrying a gun for self-defense because he had a history of being bullied at Timberview High School. Follow us on social media and be sure to mark us as "See First.". You should know at this point that this person is considered to be armed and dangerous and Id suggest that you call 911 as soon as you see that person or as soon as you see that suspect vehicle., Kolbye said, I just want to reemphasize that this is not a random act of violence. Laniog Band of this place, will hold a social in Gouldey'a Grove on Park avenue Saturday evening July 10, The Scullville Cornet Band of Scullville, and the Ringgold Band of Atlantic City are expected to be present, bringing Timothy George Simpkins, 18, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to KDFW, which obtained the mugshot of the suspect. Timothy George Simpkins, 18, of Arlington, Texas, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Wednesday after allegedly pulling out a gun and firing shots during a fight with another student in a second-floor classroom. The Edgefield neighborhood is a relatively new development with large homes sporting limestone and brick facades. That then led to Cole sending a message to the police chief, telling him that she wants him to stand down on his department's preliminary conclusion about what led to the shooting. February 11, 2022 / 2:18 PM (a) (b) He had been bullied in Timberview High School, according to his mother. Footage posted to Twitter showed students scramble to take cover as gunshots rang out. His bail was set at $75,000, according to jail records. The teen turned himself in later the same day at an Arlington police station, KTVT reported. Valeria is an engagement reporter for The Dallas Morning News Education Lab. Officers will be at that scene. Because he spends so much time focusing on his studies, most of his relatives call him the little nerd of the family.. He was booked in jail on $75,000 bail and expected to appear before a judge at 6 p.m. local time Wednesday. Timothy Simpkins, 18, allegedly shot Zacchaeus Selby, 15, four times with a .45-caliber handgun during a fight that broke out at Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday. RELATED: No evidence of bullying? Most students have been safely evacuated from Timberview High School. All school shootings are tragic, Cole said. . The fundraiser included a long statement written by the shooter's mother, who commented on a video that was released on social media showing a fight between Simpkins and Selby prior to the shooting. The shooting came just days after gunfire at a Houston charter school injured an administrator. Calvin Pettit, a . Marshals Task Force, that is looking for this individual. Its unclear what led to his return to public school. Police confirm there is an active shooter. The Wm. Around 2:30 p.m. a SWAT team descended on a home where neighbors said Simpkins lived with his grandmother, the Dallas News reported. Arlington, TX The Texas school shooter who opened fire on classmates at Timberview High School in October after losing a classroom fight was re-arrested just before Christmas for violating the terms of his bond. wordlist = ['!', '$.027', '$.03', '$.054/mbf', '$.07', '$.07/cwt', '$.076', '$.09', '$.10-a-minute', '$.105', '$.12', '$.30', '$.30/mbf', '$.50', '$.65', '$.75', '$. Praying pic.twitter.com/m90QzZUfTz, Nerissa Knight (@nerissaknight) October 6, 2021, A video that is circulating on social media shows the moments when shots were fired inside Timberview High School. Maroosha Muzaffar. The suspect, Timothy George Simpkins, 18, was . Simpkins is charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The witness then heard three to four gunshots.. Car inventory is bouncing back. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram shared a video students say shows the fight that occurred before the shooting. Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, is part of the Mansfield Independent School District. Please call 911 if you know the whereabouts of 18-year old Timothy George Simpkins who may be driving a 2018 Silver Dodge Charger with license plate PFY . What we believed happened preliminary is that there was a fight between the student and another individual in a class and a gun was used. A video that shows a fight between Simpkins and a 15-year-old shooting victim, Zacchaeus Selby, is part of the police investigation. First published on February 11, 2022 / 2:18 PM. Sign up to our daily newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest events surrounding law enforcement! If they identify the car make sure they call 911 so we have an appropriate police response and let us bring this situation to a conclusion for the safety of the public. Simpkins left the school after the shooting. Attorney Kim T. Cole, speaking for Simpkins parents, blasted reporters outside the jail the next morning for having reported the incident as a standard-issue school shooting, the New York Post reported. Court records show 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins was arrested Thursday for a bond violation. Official govt docs expose Michelle Obamas 14 year history as a man., "Woody Harrelsons 60 seconds in the middle of his monologue was cut out of the edits released after the show., BREAKING Trump preps Marines to stop presidential coup.. @ATFDallas @ArlingtonPD pic.twitter.com/ZEDDAHJrpW, ATF Dallas (@ATFDallas) October 6, 2021. UPDATE: Fight between Timberview students led to shooting, police say, A fight between two students at Timberview High School led to Wednesday's shooting, according to Arlington assistant police chief Kevin Kolbye. 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