BULVERDE, Texas — Experts say releasing basic information about a crime is unlikely to jeopardize a criminal investigation. That’s why News 4 has been pressing for answers in the deadly shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High.
Law enforcement and first responders fanned out at Hill Country College Preparatory High last Monday after investigators say a 15-year old student shot a teacher before turning the gun on himself.
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A week later, school leaders and law enforcement officials still have not released the names of the gunman and the victim.
Investigators say the weapon the 15-year old student used was a 3-57 revolver that belonged to his grandfather but no information about how he got access to the gun has been released.
The teacher was shot on the second floor, in front of other students, but investigators have not yet said how many students were there.
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Kelly Shannon, with the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, says transparency and the timely release of information are critical.
Advocates like Shannon say transparency is not about releasing every detail, but the public has a right to know basic information.
We are working to get answers on this still developing story including:
What is the school’s security protocols?How is the school security funding?What’s the name of the teacher shot?What’s the name of the student involved?What’s the possible motive for shooting?
We’ll continue to work to get answers on this story and others.