Suspect In NTX High School Shooting Makes Bond

(Fort Worth, TX) — The suspect in a shooting at a Mansfield high school is out on $25,000 bond.

Timothy Simpkins didn’t say a word after he was released from a jail in Fort Worth Thursday afternoon. Arlington police say the 18-year-old pulled a gun inside Timberview High School after a fight broke out and fired several shots. A teacher and a 15-year-old were struck by bullets and are hospitalized. Two other injuries were also reported.

Simpkins’ family says bullying was a factor in the shooting and have apologized for the violence. He’s charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault.