A shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Garland prompted lockouts at several Garland schools Thursday afternoon.
From Texas Sky Ranger, Garland officers were seen investigating in a taped-off area outside a Sonic drive-in adjacent to South Garland High School.
Police confirmed to NBC 5 that one person had been shot and taken to a hospital. The person’s condition is not known.
Officials have not released any further details in the investigation or said what may have led to the shooting.
No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been identified.
Garland ISD issued a statement on Twitter saying several campuses were under “Secure” emergency response protocols while the police activity was underway, though they did not name all of the campuses.
“Parents, please be advised that several of our GISD campuses are currently on Secure due to police activity in the surrounding areas. All students and staff are safe. Please anticipate delays during dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation,” the district said.
At 4:35 p.m., Garland ISD said all campuses except for South Garland High School have been lifted from “Secure.”
According to the district’s website, “Secure occurs when a threat or hazard is outside of the school building. Students will remain or return inside the building. Staff will help recover and account for students and colleagues outside the building. Adults will then lock outside doors, increase their situational awareness and do business as usual.”
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