Posted on 05/30/2023 10:44:37 AM PDT by redguyinabluestate
Mansfield, Texas — A Mansfield teacher, Thomas Boykin, has been fired from his position at Linda Jobe Middle School in the Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) following a disturbing domestic incident that unfolded on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The incident involved an alleged assault on Boykin’s wife, Amy Boykin, who serves as an Assistant Principal within the Mansfield ISD, followed by the shooting of his 13-year-old son and 21-year-old stepdaughter. The incident, which occurred at their residence on Arabian Court, has sent shockwaves through the community.
Upon receiving a shooting call, the Mansfield Police Department swiftly responded to the scene. Officers arrived to find Thomas Boykin, a 52-year-old male, inside the residence, where he was apprehended without incident. The authorities immediately attended to the two victims, who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. Mansfield medics transported them to Medical City Arlington for urgent medical care. Both victims underwent surgery overnight and are now in a serious but stable condition.
MISD promptly took action upon learning of the incident, placing Thomas Boykin on leave pending further investigation. Thomas Boykin now faces multiple charges, including three counts of Aggravated Assault Family Violence Serious Bodily Injury. He remains in custody at the Tarrant County Jail, with bond set at $900,000.
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I don’t think the entire time my kids were in Middle School there was a single male teacher there.
“The authorities immediately attended to the two victims, who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds.”
Thankfully, they were only apparent gunshot wounds and not actual gunshot wounds.
Allegedly.
In 1958 I had a man who was our sixth grade teacher. He was a former marine, WWII as a kid and Korea as well. Got out and after college became a school teacher. Great conduct and morals. Made sure the boys were aware that they were expected to become young gentlemen. Taught judo as a fill-in in gym class and for an after school activity once a week. Was a great asset to the district. He and his wife had two kids as I recall.
I had 5. They taught algebra, history, English literature, and chemistry. Most were former military. Some of the best teachers I had.
my sixth grade was a retired Army Major
made you bend over and put your nose on your desk if you screwed around...
only male teacher in the school
Any male teachers I had also tended to be veterans.
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