A shooting in a parking lot across from Woodrow Wilson High School in East Dallas drew a heavy police response yesterday, snarling dismissal traffic and turning nearby streets into an active crime scene. The incident unfolded near the end of the school day, and authorities have not yet released details about the victims, suspects, or any arrests.
Scene and school response
According to The Dallas Morning News, dispatch logs show roughly 10 units were sent to the 100 block of South Glasgow Drive around 3:45 p.m., and yellow crime-scene tape cordoned off nearly two blocks. A Dallas ISD spokeswoman told the paper the incident took place across the street from campus, not inside the school building, and that families were notified that dismissal would still happen at 4:30 p.m. School buses were delayed while officers worked the area.
Chopper video captures the scene
Video from the CBS News Texas chopper shows officers concentrating on a minivan in the parking lot and what appears to be blood on the ground just outside the vehicle. CBS reported that Dallas police had not yet released details about the shooting and that a CBS crew was headed to the scene.
History of incidents near Willis Winters Park
The area around Willis Winters Park and Woodrow Wilson has seen late-afternoon altercations in recent years, including weapons seizures and earlier reports of gunfire, keeping parents and district leaders on edge. Coverage of past incidents has triggered calls for more patrols and closer coordination with Dallas ISD, according to reporting from The Dallas Morning News.
Investigation underway
According to CBS News Texas, Dallas police are investigating and had not immediately provided further information about the shooting. We will update this story as officials release additional details.
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