Texas high school shooting leaves 8-10 dead, 1 suspect in custody, 1 detained

A Santa Fe, Texas high school student unleashed a hail of bullets inside one of his classes early Friday morning, gunning down eight to 10 people, police said.

Officials stated – during a 12:30 p.m. EST press conference that there are under ten fatalities as of now. Explosives have been found as well and officials urge the public to not touch anything that looks suspicious. 

The suspected shooter was taken into police custody and a second suspect has been detained. Both suspects are believed to be students of the high school.

Police officers responded to Santa Fe High School around 8 a.m. after reports that a shooter opened fire inside.

One school resource officer was shot and wounded during the situation. Another responding officers was also shot and wounded.