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What We Know About The Alleged Texas High School Shooter

Officials have not released a motive, but some information on the suspect is coming into focus. It appears the shooting rampage at Sante Fe High School was planned.

Updated at 2:12 p.m. ET

The 17-year-old who is accused of opening fire at a Texas high school on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 13 others, has been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault.

Dimitrios Pagourtzis is being held at Galveston County Jail with no bond, according to a by the Santa Fe Independent School District, and has been speaking to investigators. Officials have not released a motive, but some information about the

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