Texas School Shooter Set For Bail As Family Claimed He Was Bullied

Texas School shooter identified as Simpkins has been charged a bail of $75,000 after his family claimed he was being bullied by jealous kids because he had “nice stuffs”, Siggy reports.

Family members say Simpkins was constantly “bullied” because he “was rich” and “had nice things.”

Cell phone video taken by another student shows a boy who looks like Simpkins covering his head with his hands while a 15-year-old boy punched him repeatedly.

After the fight, Simpkins reportedly retrieved a black Glock handgun from his backpack and shot the 15-year-old, who is still hospitalized.

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Simpkins also allegedly shot 25-year-old Calvin Pettitt, a male teacher who broke up the fight. Pettitt was shot in the back. A female student who was grazed by a bullet was released from the hospital on Wednesday.

Simpkins’ family claims he was bullied by other students because he has nice things. They claim he lashed out in self-defense.

His family described Simpkins as a “loveable” kid who was only trying to defend himself.