A 16-year-old student and junior varsity football player at Lancaster High School, Myers Anthony Jr. was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Hilton Drive in Lancaster, Texas, in the early morning of April 12, 2026. Lancaster police responded to a shooting call about 1:10 a.m.; he was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The death has been classified as a homicide.

Lancaster Independent School District confirmed his passing and provided counseling and support services for students and staff. Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there was no ongoing threat to the public. No motive or suspects have been released and no arrests have been announced; the investigation remains active.

If anyone in Lancaster that night saw activity on or near Hilton Drive or has information about Myers or the shooting, please share what is known with the Lancaster Police Department.