Shooting at Texas High School Prompts Lockdown, Evacuation

One person injured as police secure Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:22pm

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A shooting incident at Comal ISD's Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas this morning resulted in one person suffering a gunshot wound. The school was placed on lockdown, and students and staff were evacuated by bus to a nearby middle school as law enforcement secured the campus.

Why it matters

School shootings continue to be a tragic and disruptive event in many communities, raising concerns about student and staff safety as well as the need for effective emergency response protocols.

The details

According to the Comal County Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, prompting a lockdown and evacuation. One person was transported to a hospital with a gunshot wound. Students and staff were bused to Bulverde Middle School for a 'reunification' process, where parents and guardians were required to show ID to pick up their children.

  • The lockdown was initiated at 8:34 a.m. this morning (March 30, 2026).

The players

Comal County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and secured the high school campus after the shooting incident.

Comal ISD

The school district that oversees Hill Country College Preparatory High School, where the shooting took place.

Salwa Lanford

A spokesperson for Comal ISD who provided updates on the lockdown, evacuation, and reunification process.

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What they’re saying

“'Please note, reunification may take some time. Please be patient with our staff and law enforcement. No one will be allowed back to the HCCPHS campus for belongings or parked cars until law enforcement officials release the campus.'”

— Salwa Lanford, Comal ISD Spokesperson

What’s next

Law enforcement officials will continue to investigate the shooting incident and determine if any charges will be filed.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in ensuring student and staff safety, as well as the importance of having robust emergency response protocols in place to quickly secure campuses and reunite families during a crisis.