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'Between 8 to 10 Fatalities' At Texas High School; Suspect Is In Custody

"It could be anywhere between 8 to 10 fatalities at the school, including students and adult staff as well," said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the attack on Santa Fe High School.
Police were called to Santa Fe High School after shots were reportedly fired on Friday morning.

Updated at 11:35 a.m. ET

"There are multiple fatalities that have been confirmed," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said, of a shooting at Santa Fe High School near Houston on Friday morning.

The sheriff added, "The number varies, but it could be anywhere between 8 to 10 fatalities at the school, including students and some adult staff as well."

A suspect is

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