Arlington High School Shooting: Victim Identified In Fatal Shooting At Arlington’s Bowie High School

Arlington High School Shooting: victim identified in fatal shooting at Arlington’s Bowie High School. A harrowing scene unfolded at Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday afternoon when gunshots rang out, shattering the peaceful campus atmosphere. School resource officers swiftly responded to reports of the shooting, only to find a student lying motionless on the ground outside a portable building. Visit dientuthuvi.com for more insights and analysis.

Victim and Suspect Identified: The victim, 18-year-old Etavion Barnes, tragically succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a nearby hospital. Both Barnes and the suspect, 17-year-old Julian Howard, were confirmed to be students at Bowie High School, sending shockwaves through the close-knit community.

Police said Howard was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and refused to speak with investigators without an attorney present. According to jail records, Howard remains in custody, and his bond amount for the murder charge has not yet been set. It is unclear if Howard has retained legal representation to speak on his behalf.

School officials stated that school resource officers received reports of gunshots around 3 p.m. and discovered a male student lying on the ground outside near a portable building. Footage obtained showed police officers performing CPR on the victim. First responders reported that the victim had been shot up to six times and was unresponsive. Julian Howard, inset image, has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting outside Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Barnes was transported by ambulance to Arlington Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:27 p.m., according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Police said Howard was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, and upon his arrest, he was not in possession of a weapon but had a THC cartridge. Authorities have not yet identified the murder weapon or determined how the suspect obtained the firearm.

The investigation into the homicide is ongoing, police said.

Arlington ISD has canceled classes at Bowie High School for Thursday and Friday and stated that counselors will be available to support staff and students “as needed.” Counselors will be on campus Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and will return the following week. The school will be open from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday for anyone needing to retrieve essential belongings left on campus. Classes will resume on Monday, April 29.

Julian Howard was apprehended on Wednesday evening and has been charged with murder in connection with Barnes’ death. Authorities believe Howard specifically targeted Barnes, though the underlying reasons remain unclear. Howard was also found in possession of a THC cartridge and is facing additional charges related to controlled substances.

Statements from school district officials and local leaders have expressed profound sadness and a resolute commitment to supporting the Bowie High School community. An outpouring of condolences and offers of assistance have flooded in, underscoring the strength and resilience of the Arlington community.