Bulverde, Texas - A 15-year-old student died by suicide Monday after shooting and wounding a teacher at a school in Texas, authorities said.

The incident took place at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Comal County, outside San Antonio in south-central Texas.

"A teacher was shot by a student and transported to a San Antonio hospital," the Comal County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook.

"At this time, we have no updated information on her condition."

"The student involved, a 15-year-old, died at the scene."

"The student shot the teacher and then we believe he turned the gun on himself and shot himself," Sheriff Mark Reynolds said at a press conference, adding that the situation was quickly contained.

The high school was placed on lockdown, and students were transferred to a nearby school to reunite with their parents.

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