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Teen Pleads Guilty to 2024 Bowie High School Murder, Sentenced to 40 Years

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Julian Howard, a teenager, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes, resulting in a 40-year prison sentence. The tragic incident unfolded on April 24, 2024, outside Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, when Howard shot Barnes, who later died from his injuries despite receiving medical attention. Following the shooting, the school was placed on lockdown, and an after-action report highlighted both successes and challenges in the response to the crisis, including issues with communication and reunification for parents. The case has raised discussions about school safety and the adequacy of existing measures in the wake of such violence.



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