On January 23, 2020, 15-year-old Spencer Nobles, a student at Coleman Junior High School in Waxahachie, Texas, was tragically shot and killed inside a home in the 800 block of East Main Street. Police responded to a "shots fired" call around 10 p.m. and found Nobles with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to Baylor Scott and White Hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The circumstances surrounding Spencer's death remain unclear, as police have not released any details on who may have shot him or the possible motive behind the shooting. Investigators are treating the case as an unexplained death, possibly accidental, and are awaiting the medical examiner's findings. They have not identified any suspects and are not actively looking for anyone in connection with the incident.
Spencer's family and the community have been deeply affected by his loss. His grandmother, Tracy Donalson, described him as a happy, smart, and adventurous young man who loved skateboarding and catching squirrels. A candlelight vigil was held in his honor, and counselors were made available to help students and staff at Coleman Junior High cope with the tragedy.
The investigation into Spencer Nobles' death continues, but for now, his family and friends are left with memories of a charismatic and beloved young boy whose life was cut short too soon.
