Student Shoots Teacher, Dies by Suicide at Texas High School

A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas, on Monday morning before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The teacher was transported to a hospital in San Antonio, while the student was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Incident Unfolds in Bulverde

The incident unfolded shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, minutes before the start of the school day, at the Hill Country College Preparatory High School campus, located approximately 30 miles north of San Antonio. Law enforcement confirmed that a 15-year-old male student shot a teacher and subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Following the shooting, the school's lockdown alarm was activated. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs and screaming from a second-floor room, with one student recalling five shots before a teacher ushered students into a classroom for safety.

Swift Law Enforcement Response

The Comal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident via a news release on Facebook. Sheriff Mark Reynolds characterized the event as a "shooting" rather than an "active shooter" situation, stating that the threat was contained quickly.

Multiple agencies responded to the campus, including the Bulverde Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Rangers. Sheriff Reynolds credited the rapid response to ongoing inter-agency training.

By 9:38 a.m., the school district announced the campus was secure. Students were subsequently relocated to Bulverde Middle School for reunification with their families. The gunman’s family was reported to be present at the reunification center when approached by law enforcement.

Aftermath and Ongoing Investigation

The injured teacher, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a San Antonio hospital. No official update on the teacher's condition has been provided. No other injuries were reported during the incident.

Classes for Tuesday were canceled. Principal Julie Wiley announced that counselors would be made available for students and families. Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.

About Hill Country College Preparatory High School

Hill Country College Preparatory High School is a small, STEAM-focused campus within the Comal Independent School District. It opened in 2020 and serves approximately 260 students in grades nine through 12.