Burges High School Lockdown After Park Shooting

Security ramped up at Burgess High School after a shooting at the park right behind it.

This happened Monday afternoon, April 13th, in the Cielo Vista area,

and El Paso Independent School District, bumped up their police presence.

Tuesday, April 14th, just to play it safe.

No one got hurt in the gunfire at James Crouch Park,

but it sparked a big police response and a full lockdown at the school while they searched the campus.

District spokesman Ernie Chacon stressed that keeping students and staff safe comes first,

aiming for a chill learning vibe.

The move calmed things down quick, showing how schools stay on top of nearby threats without overreacting.

Folks in the neighborhood felt the tension, but no direct link to the campus so far.

El Paso police are still digging into the shooting details as of Wednesday morning.

Meanwhile, over the weekend in West El Paso, a 47-year-old woman passed from a medical issue during a crash,

not the record self-traffic.

Investigators cleared it that way.

If you got tips on local violence,

hit up crime stoppers anonymously at 915-566-8477.

Stay aware out there.

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