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Hammond Today
By the People, for the People
13-Year-Old Shoots Father in School Car Line After Argument
Child taken into custody, father in critical condition after incident at Tangipahoa Alternative School
Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:19pm
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The aftermath of a school shooting incident underscores the need for vigilance and immediate intervention by law enforcement.Hammond TodayA 13-year-old boy was arrested after shooting his father outside a school in Hammond, Louisiana, during a dispute in the car line. The father was critically injured and a pre-K student in the car was unharmed. The school resource officer intervened and disarmed the teen before he could enter the school.
Why it matters
This shocking incident of gun violence at a school highlights the importance of having trained resource officers on campus to respond quickly and prevent further harm. It also raises concerns about access to firearms by minors and the need for stronger gun safety measures.
The details
According to police, the 13-year-old boy and his father got into an argument before the shooting, which occurred around 7:39 a.m. in the car line at Tangipahoa Alternative School. The father decided to take the boy home, but as they were driving away, the teen shot his father. The father's car then crashed into a nearby home, but the pre-K student in the backseat was unharmed. The teen then began walking toward the school with the gun, but the school resource officer intervened, disarmed him, and took him into custody without further incident.
- The shooting occurred around 7:39 a.m. on April 15, 2026 in the car line at Tangipahoa Alternative School.
- The teen was taken into custody immediately after the incident.
The players
Tangipahoa Alternative School
The school where the shooting took place.
Hammond Police Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the incident.
School Resource Officer
The officer who intervened, disarmed the teen, and took him into custody.
What they’re saying
“This type of violence is senseless and outrageous and sadly underscores why school resources officers are so important. We are incredibly grateful that we had a SRO at the school to intervene and prevent further injuries.”
— Edwin Bergeron Jr., Hammond Chief of Police
What’s next
The teen was taken to the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center and the investigation is ongoing. The father remains in critical condition at the hospital.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for stronger gun safety measures and better support systems to prevent violence involving minors. The quick action of the school resource officer likely saved lives, underscoring the vital role these trained professionals play in school safety.
