In a shocking turn of events, a man in his 50s was killed in an officer-involved shooting at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, August 22nd. The incident which occurred outside the school premises, led to the cancellation of classes for the remainder of the day.
Isolated Incident, No Franklin High School Students Involved
According to El Paso ISD Chief of Police Manuel Chavira, the incident was isolated and did not affect any students, faculty, or staff at the high school. The shooting involved a responding police officer from the El Paso ISD police department and the unidentified man in his 50s.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with several agencies involved, including the El Paso Police Department. The area surrounding the school will remain closed off until the investigation is complete.
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Classes at Franklin High School have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, and it remains uncertain whether they will resume on Friday, August 23rd. The tragic event has left the community shaken and searching for answers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragic incident. We urge the community to come together and support one another during this difficult time. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement to ensure a thorough investigation and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.