A teenager has died after being shot outside the Hurricane Harbor water park in Arlington last night.
Arlington Deputy Police Chief Chris Cook says an off-duty officer was working security at the park and heard a loud commotion in the parking lot.
He was moving over to break up a fight when he heard the fatal gunshot. A 16-year-old boy was taken the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Witnesses pointed out a vehicle and police stopped it.
The people inside were taken to Arlington police headquarters for questioning but no arrests have been announced.
It's too early for police to say what the argument leading up to the shooting was all about.
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Police have CONFIRMED that the student went to Martin High School.
Statement from Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, Superintendent, Arlington ISD:
With a heavy heart, the Arlington ISD reports that one of our students was shot and killed last night outside of Hurricane Harbor, an Arlington water park. Out of respect for the family involved and the minor status of the student, the Arlington ISD will not release the student’s name or school until we are sure that all family members have been notified of the loss.
The Arlington Police Department asks anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information about this case to come forward and report it to Detective Simmons 817-459-5735. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS.