Spruce High School student shot, Dallas police searching for suspect

Child shot near Spruce High School in Dallas

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A Spruce High School student was shot Tuesday evening.

At about 4:30 p.m., police responded to a shooting call in the 9700 block of Old Seagoville Road.

Dallas police said the student was shot by an unknown suspect in a car. The boy was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

Dallas ISD confirmed that the shooting happened off campus, but did not confirm whether the school was under lockdown, per district policy. Games and practices scheduled Tuesday night at Spruce High School have been rescheduled.

🚨Please note🚨

All games and practices scheduled for tonight at Spruce High School are canceled and will be rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29. More details will be provided once available.

Thank you for your understanding.
H.Grady Spruce High School | Dallas ISD Athletics
— Dallas ISD Schools Police (@dallasisdpolice) September 28, 2022

Police say the suspect remains at-large.

This investigation is ongoing.

Dallas Police Department
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