Texas High School Shooting Leaves One Dead and Community Shaken

TL;DR
The 15-year-old suspect in the shooting outside Arlington Lamar High School that killed one student and injured another appeared in court for a detention hearing. The victim has been identified as Ja'Shawn James Poirier. The suspect is charged with capital murder, and police believe it was a targeted attack. The school district is prepared for students' return with increased security and an abundance of counselors available. The suspect's defense attorney asks that everyone hold off on judging the young man until they have an opportunity to share his story.
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