Friend Recounts Dallas School Shooting: 'He Couldn't Feel His Leg Anymore'

Witnessing the Shooting

• 🏃 Aldo, a senior at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, recounts the moments after hearing gunshots.
• 🆘 He describes his friend, who was trailing behind him, asking for help and to have his boot removed.
• 🩹 Upon removing the boot, Aldo discovered a significant wound on his friend's leg, who then stated he could no longer feel it.

Immediate Aftermath and Safety

• 😟 Aldo describes the situation as high-adrenaline, requiring quick action to help his friend.
• 😌 He expresses feeling calmer now that he is away from the scene and knows his loved ones are safe.
• ⚠️ Aldo notes that instinct kicked in due to a similar incident at the school last year, but this experience was more intense as he had to run.

Shooter and Injury Details

• ❓ When asked if his friend recognized the shooter, Aldo stated he did not ask and was focused on helping.
• 📍 He mentions the shots sounded like they came from the cafeteria area but he did not see the shooter.
• 🩸 The wound on his friend's leg was described as not bleeding rapidly, resembling a large bruise rather than a typical gunshot wound.

Reunification and School Response

• 📞 Aldo was able to call his mother immediately after getting outside, who was initially disbelieving.
• 🏫 He chose to wait at a nearby elementary school, which felt calmer and away from the chaos.
• ⏱️ Law enforcement secured the scene before parents were allowed to reunite with students, a process described as more orderly than the previous year's incident.

Psychological Impact of Repeat Incidents

• 🧠 The experience of a shooting happening for the second year in a row has left students on edge.
• 🎬 The report highlights that the sound of gunshots can be disorienting and not always like depictions in movies.
• 😔 Many students and staff are reliving the trauma from the previous year's shooting.