Active search ongoing for suspect who fled on foot after student killed near Westfield HS, HCSO says
A teenager is dead following a shooting that occurred near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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igating after a teen was shot and died near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
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Student dies after being shot near Westfield High School
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Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary
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2 Willis HS students taken into custody after making bomb statements to staff, district says
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