"We never thought it would occur in Buffalo.". "We do not believe there is any threat to our students or staff at this time," Zwahr said at the time. Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. Staff Writer "The caller demanded the evacuation of the building, or a shooting would take place," police said. marshall.reid@dentonrc.com. Denton ISD attempts to make inclement weather announcements no later than 6:30 a.m. when possible. He was not aware of how many shots were fired. She was born in El Paso, but was raised across the border in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. [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. Warning: Video contains violence and coarse language. The condition of the injured student was not released. September 1, 2013 / 3:30 PM "She sounded really calm, said that they could hear police officers in the hallway," Dockery said. If I'm found not guilty, I won't survive the pain I've caused my guilt. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The Olean High School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on December 30, 1974, at Olean High School in Olean, New York. Wednesday morning, police received an anonymous phone call regarding a potential threat to two high school campuses, Denton ISD spokeswoman Julie Zwahr said. This news came just a month after a series of social media threats in North Texas and across the country forced schools to enhance security. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! These students increase the level of danger in situations like these and could also face consequences, Guajardo wrote. As a precaution, Guyer High School, Newton Rayzor Elementary, and Calhoun Middle School were all placed on a soft lockout. This story was originally published January 19, 2022, 6:46 PM. They did not specify the charges the students are facing. "[19] On November 1, 1975, Barbaro hanged himself with a bedsheet in his cell at the Cattaraugus County Jail. Three people were killed and another 11 people were injured during the shooting. Additional officers were on campus Wednesday, Jackson said, and there will be an increased police presence for at least a few weeks going forward. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. Rockwall and Lewisville police also took area students into custody after investigating threats in those areas. "No one is in custody," Gramaglia said, according to the Buffalo News. The girl was. 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. Contact Us. The Olean High School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on December 30, 1974, at Olean High School in Olean, New York. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown tweeted that Wednesday's events represented a "dark day" for the city. Numerous videos posted online show groups of students swinging wildly at one another in a campus hallway, dropping backpacks to the ground before throwing punches. It's a big loss for Guyer High School," Walsh said. We are grateful for this and appreciate your continued support as we work to ensure our students are safe. Valeria is an engagement reporter for The Dallas Morning News Education Lab. Students at Denton High School got to hear about it directly from two Ukrainian. Seeing Metcalf through the glass window of the student council room, he opened his door, shot and killed him. [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]. In other programs, students can explore a variety of interests through the school's numerous extra-curricular activities in academics, fine arts and athletics. 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 . There was an error processing your request. Denton police detained two people while investigating what they called "unsubstantiated threats" at two high schools Wednesday morning. 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. [4][20] Cattaraugus County coroner Dr. Harry C. Law ruled the death a suicide. Around 100 students were still inside the school Wednesday evening and dismissals were being facilitated. McKinley High School will switch to remote learning for the next three days, said Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash. All but the Supt. Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. He told his brother, Chris, that he was going target shooting. Dockery said she got a call from her daughter. Theyre continuing more thorough searches at Denton and Ryan high schools. She has previously interned at The San Antonio Express-News and The Texas Tribune. "Neither subject had weapons. In addition to the high schools, Calhoun Middle and Newton Rayzor Elementary schools were placed on a soft lock out, Denton ISD spokesperson Julia Zwahr said. Plentiful sunshine. 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. / CBS Texas. Staff Writer Carmen Wright, 25, was shot in the head inside her car while driving by the school. [17] His father was an executive of a successful manufacturing firm,[10] while Anthony worked with his mother at a local fast-food restaurant. Jackson said the district is discussing what punishments the students recording or cheering should face. [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. Report this profile Report Report. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. The second person shot was a male security guard. Denton, Texas, United States . 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. [11] Following the shooting, police had found homemade smoke bombs, as well as gasoline and glass bottles, and empty propane canisters in Barbaro's bedroom. We understand these types of threats generate a great deal of fear and anxiety for everyone involved, Denton police spokesperson Amy Cunningham wrote in a statement late Wednesday. secretary immediately went to the boiler room at the rear of the school. There were three instances of assault noted during the same time period. Frisco police arrested seven youths for school-related threats last month, describing some to be middle-schoolers. A student at Denton High School and a non-student at Ryan High School were detained for questioning while the schools were on lockdown, but neither had weapons and both cooperated with police, according to an evening news release from Denton police. 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. Instead, his teammates will take the field this season with Maki, not on the field, but in their hearts. At this point, he said nobody seems sure exactly what prompted the melees. Last month, viral social media threats spread throughout the country and state encouraging students to disrupt classes and riot. One student was detained at Denton High School and one person who was not listed as a student was detained at Ryan High School. 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. Maki was often seen making big plays as a fullback on the Wildcats football team. Canyon High School. Police on Saturday considered the teenager a high-risk missing person due to . If you do not know your access code, click on the "Lookup Access Code" link and enter the required information. After hearing about Tuesdays fights, she eventually found several videos posted to social media. Police say an anonymous caller demanded that Denton High School be evacuated on Wednesday "or a shooting would take place." Denton police released details of the threat that caused. Two people, including a student, were shot Wednesday at McKinley High School in Buffalo N.Y., according to media reports. In 1957 it moved again to its current . or redistributed. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Administrators said a family member called the school saying Reed might have a gun. Officers searched the two campuses, but no weapons were found at either school. [11] Louis Nicol, former principal of Olean High School, and present in the building at the time of shooting, said that Barbaro excelled scholastically and caused no disciplinary problems at school. [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 Guyer lockdown has been lifted. Guajardo, Jackson and Superintendent Jamie Wilson all wrote or spoke gravely about the fights, and all said that punishments are impending for those involved. [10][12][14][16] Barbaro lived in Olean, New York, with his parents and his three younger siblings sister Cecile, brothers Steven and Chris. Its pretty rare that you get that many instances in one day, he said. Some will always ask, 'Why?' Kathy Hochul tweeted that she was monitoring the situation in Buffalo and has offered assistance to local officials. 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. He was injured in the leg and was in stable condition. Hes a North Texas native who joined the Star-Telegram team during a 2019 internship and just didnt leave. [5][19] In April 1975, he had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity,[8] however he was found competent to stand trial by two court-appointed psychiatrists. Create a password that only you will remember. High around 75F. 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. You have permission to edit this article. As of 6:30 p.m. DENTON, Texas - Denton police are still looking for the person who made threats against two high schools in the city. Police search the two threatened school campuses twice and found no weapons at either school. Walsh said that Maki was a hard worker who was a leader on and off the field. By Brooke Colombo Please enter valid email address to continue. He was transported to Bowie Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. "It was tough. ET, students were still being released to their parents. That school and Ryan High School were put on lockdown. Denton High School An International Baccalaureate World School Language. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Denton Public Schools Home Page Google Maps 1200 Lehman P.O. Low around 50F. The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at McKinley High School in Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Department said. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. Officers are searching the campuses, but no weapons have been found. The Montague County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old Nathan Maki. Thats approximately 28% of all such charges reported across the district last year. The department said it would have an increased presence on campuses the rest of the week. He had attended Olean High School,[14] where he was an honor student and a star marksman on his school's rifle team. FOX 4's . Closing announcements are made on the district website and social media channels. About . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Police said they responded to a call just before 9:30 p.m. in the 100 . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Responsible for maintaining and trouble shooting VFD's, motor control centers, ATS's . [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. 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Barbaro had also shown an interest in engineering, and had hoped to become a scientist. DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Denton Saturday evening, police said. Police detained one Denton High School student and a non-student at Ryan High School on Wednesday for questioning, but both have since been ruled out as suspects. Its kind of a sign of the times," Dockery said. A family member reported to school administration that Marquez R. Police are currently looking at it as a terroristic threat, Cunningham said. Mr. Metcalf did not listen and proceeded to where he heard the noise. / CBS Texas. Dallas Police said Wednesday morning that they were called to a shooting at about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex on the 7300 block of Skillman Street where someone fatally shot a. The way I figure, I lose either way. "At this time, all students and staff are safe in class.". An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 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. I don't know no one will. Denton, TX 76207. DENTON, TX, Jan. 19, 2022 - The Denton Police Department continues to investigate threats against Denton high schools that led to campus lockdowns on Wednesday morning.. At 9:39 a.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received a call threatening violence at Denton High School. 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 . Fire trucks began to respond to the fire alarm, then local police and finally New York State troopers. Denton police confirmed. [16] At the time of the shooting the school was closed for the Christmas Break. Video from Chopper 11 showed at least a dozen police cars at Denton High School, more than five at Denton Ryan, and four at Denton Guyer, which was put on soft lock out.