Shooting Incident at Collin College
Update:
3:20 p.m. Aug. 11, 2025: This story updated with comment from Collin College and Plano police.
Introduction to the Incident
A fight between two students at Collin College Sunday night escalated into a shooting where one was injured and the other arrested, police said.
Officers responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot of the college’s student housing complex located in the 5800 block of Jupiter Road, Plano police said in a news release Monday.
Response to the Shooting
When officers arrived around 8:20 p.m., they found a male student who had been shot in the abdomen, police said.
A Collin College officer witnessed the suspect flee from the shooting and enter a student housing apartment, according to Plano police. A campus-wide lockdown was issued and students on campus were told to shelter in place.
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Identification and Apprehension of the Suspect
The suspected shooter later left the apartment and was identified as 23-year-old Courtney Jacob Johnson, police said.
Johnson, a registered student for the fall semester, was taken into custody, police said.
Victim’s Condition and Investigation
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said Johnson and the victim both lived on campus and had argued in the parking lot before it turned physical. After the shooting, Johnson entered an apartment of someone both he and the victim knew, police said.
The lock-down was lifted at about 10 p.m. Sunday, police said.
College Response and Upcoming Events
The college said on Facebook it was grateful to campus and Plano police for their response and keeping everyone safe.
“Our thoughts are with the victim and his family,” Collin College said in the post.
The first day of fall classes at Collin College is Aug. 25.
Conclusion
The shooting incident at Collin College highlights the importance of campus safety and the need for prompt response to violent incidents. The college’s swift action and cooperation with local law enforcement ensured the safety of students and staff. As the fall semester approaches, the college will likely review and enhance its safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened at Collin College on Sunday night?
A: A fight between two students escalated into a shooting, resulting in one student being injured and the other arrested.
Q: Who was involved in the shooting?
A: The suspected shooter was identified as 23-year-old Courtney Jacob Johnson, and the victim was a male student who lived on campus.
Q: What was the condition of the victim?
A: The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Q: How did the college respond to the incident?
A: The college issued a campus-wide lockdown, and students were told to shelter in place. The college also expressed gratitude to campus and Plano police for their response and keeping everyone safe.
Q: What is the status of the suspect?
A: The suspect, Courtney Jacob Johnson, was taken into custody and is facing charges related to the shooting.
