…teacher — injured. The gunman, Timothy George Simpkins, a student at the time, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of attempted capital murder this summer, as covered…
Timberview Shooter Gets 12 Years
…evidence of Simpkins’ internet searches and details of his alleged drug dealing. Simpkins was allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped by a person he met at an Arlington gas station 10 days…
Guilty Verdict Found in Local School Shooting
Timothy Simpkins was found guilty of attempted capital murder on Thursday for a shooting that left three injured at Timberview High School in Mansfield two years ago. Simpkins was accused…
Timberview High School Shooting Trial Begins
The trial for a Texas teen accused of attempted murder has begun. Opening statements in the trial of 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins took place Monday. On October 6, 2021, Simpkins allegedly…
Terminal Inmate Dies While in Custody, 10th This Year
…in June after hanging himself, the fourth person since 2020 to do that. Thomas Simpkins, 70, died of heart failure a week later. The attorney general said he had a…
Local Firefighters Find Body while Extinguishing Blaze
…morning in the 7900 block of Simpkins Drive. Thick black smoke filled the house and pushed out of the front eaves. “When they arrived on scene, firefighters found heavy fire…
High School Shooting Suspect Indicted on 3 Counts of Attempted Murder
…Dallas Express, Timothy Simpkins is accused of shooting and injuring four people in the high school after he got into a fight with one of the victims. Simpkins and 15-year-old…
By Mary Dada | Feb 16, 2022
Feral Hogs Causing Problems in Dallas-Fort Worth Neighborhoods
…their sightings. Resident Kevin Simpkins told NBC 5 that the hogs have been rooting up and killing the grass in the area. “They get their tusk and snout and nose…
By Mary Dada | Feb 13, 2022
Lawyers Maintain Arlington School Shooting Suspect Was Bullied
…disagreement at the school before the shooting. The police chief did not discuss details about whether there was evidence of bullying. Simpkin’s lawyers and family denied that Simpkins engaged in…
By Mary Dada | Nov 1, 2021
Meeting Over School Shooting States No Evidence of Bullying
…shooting, the student Timothy Simpkins is accused of injuring two fellow students and a teacher after an altercation with another student. Simpkins had brought a handgun to school. Following the…
15-Year-Old Victim of Timberview High School Shooting Released from Hospital
…They claimed Selby’s friends had jumped Simpkins and had beaten him recently. Simpkin’s family also pointed to a viral video of the fight between Simpkins and Selby as evidence to…
By Mary Dada | Oct 20, 2021
Students Return to School After School Shooting
Timberview High School students returned to class for the first time since 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins opened fire on the school campus. As previously reported by the Dallas Express, Simpkins shot…
By Mary Dada | Oct 13, 2021
Family of School Shooting Suspect Says He Excelled in Studies
…deadly weapon after turning himself in. Simpkins has since been released on a $75,000 bond. As previously reported by the Dallas Express, Simpkins’ family claimed he had been bullied and…
By Mary Dada | Oct 12, 2021
Prayer Vigil Held for Victims of Timberview School Shooting
…morning hours of Wednesday at Timberview when two students allegedly got into a fight. One of the students, Timothy Simpkins, was then reported to have pulled a gun. Simpkins fired,…
GoFundMe Takes Down Page Set Up by Arlington School Shooter’s Family
…Dallas attorney Kim T. Cole set up, asked the public to help raise $25,000 to help Simpkins. On the GoFundMe, Simpkins’ family claimed Selby recently threatened to kill Simpkins, and…
By Mary Dada | Oct 11, 2021
Family Updates Public on Condition of 15-Year-Old Shooting Victim
As Zacchaeus Selby struggles to recover from his gunshot wounds, his family is asking for prayers. As reported by the Dallas Express, Fifteen-year-old Selby was shot by 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins…
By Mary Dada | Oct 10, 2021
Arlington Police Investigate Bullying Claims Made by High School Shooter’s Family
The Arlington Police Department has revealed that it is investigating bullying claims made by the family of Timothy Simpkins, 18. As reported by the Dallas Express, Simpkins is accused of…
By Mary Dada | Oct 10, 2021
Family of 15-Year-Old Victim in Arlington Shooting Said He Was Not a Bully
…made him a target. Selby’s grandmother, Kathy Selby, contradicted Simpkins’ family bullying claims saying her grandson had been feuding with Simpkins for weeks and that one of Simpkins’ friends had…
By Mary Dada | Oct 10, 2021
Social Media Picture Captures What Appears to be a Gun in Simpkins Car
…to be a pistol in the side door of Simpkins’ $35,000 Dodge Charger seat. Other social media posts showed Simpkins standing on top of the car in his expensive clothes…
By Mary Dada | Oct 9, 2021
Timberview High School Shooter and Family Celebrate after Posting Bail
…home that quick.” One of Simpkins’ relatives posted the Instagram video and boasted that the 18-year-old was home already. People gathered inside the family’s home to welcome Simpkins. Simpkins could…
By Mary Dada | Oct 9, 2021