Forest Hill police & school officials released few details about a shooting death of a cafeteria worker on David K. Sellars Elementary campus
The shooting death of a Fort Worth ISD elementary school worker on campus Wednesday morning left parents and students shocked and fearful for their safety. It also left some parents outraged over how the school district and police have handled the tragedy.Parents soon received a vague notice that classes were canceled, followed by another saying school would indeed open. When word spread about what had happened, some parents were angry.
Reading from a prepared statement, Boardingham said the incident is a stark reminder of the importance of community. She called it a “deeply distressing incident” and a “senseless act of violence” and said that her thoughts and prayers are with the victim, her family, the school district and the community.
“The staff member was dedicated to serving their campus and had a profound impact on students and the staff,” district officials said in the statement. “... Emergency personnel responded swiftly, and we have worked closely with our safety and security team in collaboration with the Forest Hill Police Department to ensure the safety of our campus.”
In later communication, though, Joseph said parents were told that decision to cancel classes had been reversed by leadership above the campus level. He believes that was irresponsible on the district’s part. Before they knew that a shooting happened on campus, Joseph said, his mother had tried to drop his child off for school. When she arrived, she was turned away at the start of the school zone.
When she arrived about a block away from campus, Braziel said she couldn’t get any closer because police had blocked off roads. When she got out of the car to ask someone if they could walk the rest of the way, her son grabbed her and said not to go. He was scared she would be shot. School staff were diverting parents and students away from the parking lot and toward other entrances, Norma said. Later in the morning, school leaders sent out messages letting parents know that they could keep their kids at home for the day.“She did not want to be at school, and I don’t blame her,” she said.
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