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Parents of Royce Witchet speak out in first on-camera interview following shooting near Westfield High School
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The on-camera interview with Royce Witchet's parents marks their first public comments since the incident. The parents of 15-year-old Royce Witchet have spoken out on camera for the first time.
The parents of 15-year-old Royce Witchet have spoken out on camera for the first time. This comes two weeks after their son was fatally shot. The incident occurred outside Westfield High School.
The grieving parents appeared alongside students who were participating in a campus walkout. Further details about the shooting and the walkout are available from the source.
The on-camera interview with Royce Witchet's parents marks their first public comments since the incident. For more information, readers can refer to the source publication.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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