Teenager in Custody After Failed Carjacking Leads to School Lockdown

Teenager in Custody After Failed Carjacking Leads to School Lockdown

Teenager in Custody After Failed Carjacking Leads to School Lockdown in San Antonio

Botched Carjacking in Quiet Neighborhood

An unnerving incident unfolded early Wednesday in San Antonio when a teenage boy attempted a carjacking in an apartment complex located off Bloomdale near Tallulah Drive. The incident transpired around 8:30 in the morning. The unnamed juvenile reportedly brandished a firearm and tried to commandeer the victim’s vehicle. A struggle ensued between the two, with the gun discharging during the altercation.

Following the strife, the teenager fled the scene with the carjacking victim hot in pursuit. The chase, however, took an unexpected turn when the suspect jettisoned over a fence and entered the adjacent East Terrell Hills Elementary School premises.

Swift response from School officials

A campus safety specialist spotted the suspect’s entry into the school immediately enforcing a school-wide lockdown as a safety precaution. The San Antonio Police officers were directed to the culprit’s location, found hiding behind some generators on school grounds, by the school police. The teenager was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Cordial Letter Exchange with Parents

Consequent to the safe apprehension of the suspect, school officials sent out a letter to parents of students studying at East Terrell Hills Elementary School. The letter informed them about the incident and assured them of the safety of their children.

The statement read, “Dear East Terrell Hills Parents and Guardians, …The Campus Safety Specialist saw the suspect jump a fence on campus, and we entered lockdown status. The North East Police Department (NEPD) responded and arrested the suspect on campus… The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is a top priority.”

Case Conclusion and Charges

Happily, there were no resulting injuries from the altercation or the gunfire during this ordeal. The investigation revealed that the teenager’s gun was found off-campus, discarded outside the school’s perimeter fence. The authorities confirmed that the juvenile is now facing multiple charges due to his actions.

The lockdown on the school has since been lifted after the situation was diffused over half an hour. As the community begins to digest the shocking events of the day, the parents, faculty, and students of East Terrell Hills Elementary School have undoubtedly been reminded of the suddenness with which chaos can strike, even in an otherwise tranquil neighborhood.


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