Teen shot at Dallas ISD's Wilmer-Hutchins High School, campus secured, sources say: Everything we know

DALLAS — A teenager was shot in the leg after reports of gunfire at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas prompted a large police response Tuesday afternoon, a Dallas Fire-Rescue source told WFAA.

The source said an active shooter call prompted the response, which began to unfold just after 1 p.m. at Wilmer-Hutchins, located on Langdon Road off Interstate 20 in Southeast Dallas. 

By 1:45 p.m., the active threat had ended, a source told WFAA. By 2:15 p.m., the campus had been secured, according to Dallas Independent School District officials.

Crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:06 p.m., according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials.

Dallas Independent School District officials confirmed in a statement that police were responding "to a shooting incident" at the school.

The Dallas Fire-Rescue source told WFAA that gunshots were reportedly heard inside the building, and one victim -- a teen male -- was shot in the leg. The source said the victim was in stable condition but no more details about his condition was immediately available.

Three people in total were transported from the scene by Dallas Fire-Rescue, the source said, but it wasn't clear how many of those were shooting victims.

Helicopter footage from the school showed numerous police vehicles, fire trucks and paramedics in the parking lot areas surrounding the school. Also, footage showed dozens of students running from the school across a grassy area. 

The students were eventually evacuated to the bleachers near the school's football field and track area. 

School district officials said families could reunite with their children at Eagles Stadium, located at 5520 Langdon Road. The district asked parents and guardians to bring a photo ID.

"We understand this is a difficult time and ask for your patience," the school district officials said in a statement. "Counselors are on site and available for anyone who may need support."

Watch our initial coverage from the scene:

Here's footage from a witness driving by the school as the incident was unfolding:

Tuesday's incident wasn't the first emergency response at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in recent memory.

In the 2024 incident, officials said that the shooting occurred after a student brought a handgun into school, despite there being metal detectors and a clear-bag policy in place. According to Dallas ISD Police Chief Albert Martinez, the metal detector did go off when the student went through it, however, a proper bag check was not followed. 

This error raised serious concerns for parents, students and community members. And in response, Martinez said they would retrain the staff on metal detectors and bag checking.

Another critique of the incident response was the reunification process. However, Martinez said it had to be slow and methodical so that police can ensure every student is getting back to the proper person. 

This is a developing story. Check back for more information.