CRIME & LAW

Student shoots teacher then kills himself, investigation underway

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

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Bulverde, Texas. A 15-year-old student shot a teacher during morning classes at Hill Country College Preparatory High School on March 30, 2026, and then fatally shot himself on campus, Comal County Sheriff's Office officials said; the teacher was taken to a San Antonio hospital for treatment. Local, state and federal agencies secured the campus, placed the school on lockdown and transported students to Bulverde Middle School for reunification; investigators executed a search warrant at the student’s home, seized electronic devices and recovered a .357 revolver as part of an ongoing inquiry.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Morning, March 30, 2026: Shooting occurs during classes at Hill Country College Preparatory High School.
Immediately after: Campus lockdown and multi-agency law enforcement response; teacher transported to San Antonio hospital.
3:00 PM, March 30, 2026: Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds addresses the press confirming containment and sequence.
Later March 30, 2026: Investigators execute search warrant at the student’s home; seize electronic devices and the suspected weapon.
Following day: Students reunified at Bulverde Middle School; classes canceled and investigation continues with FBI assistance.

News Intelligence

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of school safety. It's a reminder to discuss emergency procedures with your children and to stay informed about their school's safety measures. Check if your local school has a crisis response plan in place.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 71%, Right 29%

Who Benefited

Local and federal law enforcement and forensic teams benefited from rapid containment and coordinated investigative access to the scene and the student’s home, enabling prompt evidence collection and family reunification procedures.

Who Impacted

The injured teacher, the deceased 15-year-old student, their families, students, staff and the wider Bulverde community suffered injury, loss, trauma and disruption to schooling and daily life.