Arlington, Texas – A 19-year-old survivor of a 2021 high school shooting was fatally shot Monday evening in a parking lot, authorities said. Zacchaeus Selby, previously wounded in a high-profile incident at Timberview High School in Mansfield, succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries, as confirmed by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
On July 2021, Selby was one of three victims involved in a shooting at the school, where none of the injured students succumbed to their injuries. The case gained further attention when an 18-year-old student, Timothy Simpkins, was later convicted in 2023 of attempted capital murder relating to the incident. Simpkins admitted guilt to charges of unlawfully carrying a weapon on school premises the previous year.
The incident that led to Selby’s recent death occurred around 5:50 p.m. in the 2400 block of Laurelwood Drive in Arlington. Police, responding to reports of gunfire, discovered Selby critically injured. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities confirmed.
According to police reports, Selby was residing in the apartment complex near where he was found. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide shortly after. As of now, law enforcement officials have not made any arrests, and no suspects have been identified. Witnesses at the scene described hearing an argument prior to the gunfire, though the motive remains unclear. Police have indicated that they are exploring the possibility that the altercation may have been linked to high-risk activities.
Selby’s tragic end comes after years of recovery from the school shooting where he was a sophomore at the time. According to reports from local news outlets in 2021, following the shooting at Timberview High School, he underwent several surgeries and was placed in a drug-induced coma as part of his treatment.
During Simpkins’ trial, witness testimonies and video evidence depicted a scene where the altercation, allegedly initiated by Selby, escalated leading to the tragic shooting. This complicated backstory adds layers to the continuing narrative of violence surrounding the individuals involved.
The community remains in shock as this recent shooting revives memories of the violence at Timberview High School. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. As the case unfolds, residents and officials alike are reminded of the persisting issues of gun violence in schools and communities, reflecting on the need for more robust measures to ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future.