Odessa Midland, TX, October 14, 2026 —

A 13-year-old student at Ector College Prep Middle School in Odessa, Texas, has been charged with theft and making false alarm calls after allegedly using stolen cell phones to report a shooter at the school.

The available information does not specify when the calls were made, how many phones were involved or who received the reports. It also does not identify the student, describe the circumstances of the alleged thefts or provide details about the charges beyond their names.

No information was provided about whether the reports prompted an emergency response, whether anyone was injured or whether investigators confirmed that there was no shooter at the school. The summary also does not say which law enforcement agency investigated the case or where the charges were filed.

The student’s name has not been provided. Details about the student’s next court appearance, legal representation and the status of the case were also not included. Because the student is 13, the available information does not establish whether the case is being handled in juvenile court or describe any possible consequences.

The allegations remain allegations; the summary does not provide a court outcome or further account of the incident. Additional details about the timing and response to the calls, as well as the progress of the case, were not available.


Story summarized from the original created by Tamlyn Price on www.firstalert7.com, see more information here.

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