The family of the 18 year old accused of opening fire inside Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas, says he was bullied and brought the gun to school because he feared for his safety.
Police say four people were hurt in Wednesday’s shooting. The suspect, Timothy, turned himself in hours later and was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Relatives told reporters that Timothy had been targeted by classmates who they say were jealous of his clothes and his car. A cousin, Cint, posted on Facebook that Timothy had been bullied and was not a bad kid.
Another relative, Carol, told the media that Timothy had been robbed at school twice, that at least one of the incidents was recorded, and that he was scared. She also made clear that there was “no justification” for anyone getting hurt.
Timothy was released on Thursday after posting a $75,000 bond. The charges against him had not been proven in court.
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