A 15-year-old student died by suicide after shooting a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas.
Shooting and Immediate Aftermath
A teacher was transported to a hospital with injuries, her condition currently unknown. Authorities reported the 15-year-old student died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police information.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at Mustang Vista near Hill Country College Preparatory High School. They found the deceased student and the injured teacher. Investigations confirmed the teacher was shot by the student.
School Lockdown and Safety Measures
Hill County College Preparatory High School was placed on lockdown, and students were moved to a safe location. Authorities requested the public avoid the area while the investigation continued. One officer stated the area needed to be secured for the ongoing investigation.
Initially, school officials assured the public the school was safe and the threat contained. Later, students were relocated to Bulverde Middle School, located at Wiley Road 29975. The teacher’s condition remains unknown, and the relationship between her and the student is under investigation. Investigators are also determining the source of the student’s weapon.
Bulverde and Gun Violence Statistics
Bulverde is a small town in Comal County, Texas, located north of San Antonio, with a population of just over 6,000, largely comprised of conservative residents.
According to Everytown for Gun Safety, there were at least 159 incidents involving firearms on school grounds in the U.S. in 2025, resulting in 53 deaths and 148 injuries. Most fatalities in 2025 were students, but attacks on educators were also reported.
Preliminary data from the Gun Violence Archive indicates over 14,600 deaths due to gunshots in 2025. The organization reports a 65% increase in murders committed by juveniles between 2016 and 2022, with a juvenile arrest rate of 15 per 1,000 juveniles for all crimes in 2025.