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Rockwall squirrel shooter causes elementary school lockdown

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Published  May 6, 2026 9:19pm CDT
Rockwall
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The Brief

    • A Rockwall elementary school was placed in secure status on Wednesday after reports of gunshots near the school.
    • Police later determined the gunshots came from a resident shooting at squirrels on his property.
    • No injuries were reported related to the incident.

ROCKWALL, Texas - Furry suspects were to blame for a Rockwall elementary school being placed in secure status on Wednesday.

Squirrel shooter causes school lockdown

Rockwall Police reported gunshots near Ridge Road West at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. During their investigation, a nearby elementary school was placed on lockdown.

Police later discovered that a resident with acreage was shooting at squirrels.

Once police discovered the cause of the shooting, the lockdown was lifted.

Rockwall PD reported no injuries during their investigation.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Rockwall Police Department.

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