Armed Man Enters Texas School in Tactical Gear, Arrested

A 39-year-old man from Klein, Texas, was arrested on a felony charge after entering an elementary school while armed and dressed in tactical gear, authorities said. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at Zwink Elementary School in Spring, prompting a swift multi-agency investigation that led to the suspect's detention without any harm to students or staff.

Kyle Najm Chris, also known as Muhi Mohanad Najm, entered the school's front office around 1:30 p.m. through an unsecured door. Court documents indicate he slipped inside during a brief moment when a previous visitor failed to fully latch the entrance behind them. Chris, originally from Baghdad, Iraq, and a naturalized U.S. citizen since August 2022, was wearing green military-style attire, including a load-bearing vest, a Taser, and a holstered firearm.

A school employee confronted Chris upon noticing his entry and attire. He explained that the front door had not been secured and inquired about the presence of armed security on campus, according to the criminal complaint. When asked for identification or affiliation, he provided none and did not state his name or any official capacity. He later told staff he was a...