October 12, 2025

Fatal Road Rage Incident at Frisco High School

Frisco, October 12, 2025

News Summary

A tragic road rage incident unfolded in the parking lot of Frisco High School, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Robert Taylor. The altercation began when 45-year-old Jason Bartik reportedly brake-checked Taylor after being tailgated. The confrontation escalated when Taylor approached Bartik’s vehicle and allegedly assaulted him, leading Bartik to fire his weapon, fatally injuring Taylor. Bartik has since been charged with murder and is being held on a $750,000 bail while the investigation continues.

Frisco — A road rage incident at the parking lot of Frisco High School on Thursday, October 9, around 8:30 p.m. ended with one man dead and a suspect charged with murder.

What happened

The shooting occurred at Frisco High School on Thursday, October 9, at around 8:30 p.m. The suspect, 45-year-old Jason Bartik from Celina, called 911 to report his involvement in the incident. Bartik informed police that he was tailgated by 34-year-old Robert Taylor of Plano, which prompted Bartik to brake-check Taylor.

After braking, Bartik pulled into the parking lot of Frisco High School, where Taylor followed him. According to Bartik, Taylor exited his vehicle, approached Bartik’s driver side window, yelled at him, and punched him in the face through the window. Bartik subsequently fired his pistol at least twice at Taylor.

Response and immediate outcome

Police arrived promptly, as the police department is located across the street from the school. Upon arrival, officers found Taylor lying face down in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted on Taylor, but he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after.

Bartik was initially detained at the scene and later arrested after an investigation by detectives. He has been charged with murder, which is classified as a first-degree felony. Bartik was booked into the Collin County jail with a bail set at $750,000.

Investigation details and public safety

Witness statements and the initial 911 call were found to be consistent with Bartik’s account of the events leading up to the shooting. The incident did not involve any students, and authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing and additional details have not been released.

Key points at a glance

Date and time: Thursday, October 9, at around 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frisco High School parking lot
Suspect: 45-year-old Jason Bartik from Celina
Victim: 34-year-old Robert Taylor of Plano
Charge: Murder, classified as a first-degree felony
Booking: Collin County jail; bail set at $750,000
Public safety: No students involved; no ongoing threat
Investigative status: Investigation is ongoing and additional details have not been released

What authorities have said about the sequence

The available account begins with a reported traffic dispute that escalated after a brake-check and continued when the vehicles stopped in the high school parking lot. The suspect reported the altercation by calling 911; witnesses and the initial call were consistent with the suspect’s account, and detectives completed an on-scene investigation before making an arrest.

Next steps in the case

Prosecutors will review the evidence gathered by Frisco police detectives and determine formal charges and court scheduling. The suspect remains booked in Collin County jail with bail set at $750,000. The investigation is ongoing and additional details have not been released.

Community impact

Local officials emphasized that the incident did not involve students and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The proximity of the police department to the school allowed for a prompt law enforcement response. Law enforcement agencies continue to urge anyone with additional information or relevant video to contact investigators to assist the ongoing inquiry.

FAQ

When and where did the shooting occur?: The shooting occurred at Frisco High School on Thursday, October 9, at around 8:30 p.m.
Who reported the incident to police?: The suspect, 45-year-old Jason Bartik from Celina, called 911 to report his involvement in the incident.
What led to the confrontation?: Bartik informed police that he was tailgated by 34-year-old Robert Taylor of Plano, which prompted Bartik to brake-check Taylor.
What happened after the brake-check?: After braking, Bartik pulled into the parking lot of Frisco High School, where Taylor followed him.
How did the physical altercation begin?: According to Bartik, Taylor exited his vehicle, approached Bartik’s driver side window, yelled at him, and punched him in the face through the window.
How many shots were fired?: Bartik subsequently fired his pistol at least twice at Taylor.
How did police respond?: Police arrived promptly, as the police department is located across the street from the school.
What was the condition of the victim on arrival?: Upon arrival, officers found Taylor lying face down in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.
Was the victim given medical aid?: Life-saving measures were attempted on Taylor, but he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after.
What is the suspect charged with?: He has been charged with murder, which is classified as a first-degree felony.
Was anyone else involved or threatened?: The incident did not involve any students, and authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Where is the suspect being held and what is the bail?: Bartik was booked into the Collin County jail with a bail set at $750,000.
Are investigators still gathering information?: The investigation is ongoing and additional details have not been released.

Key features

Feature	Detail
Date and time	Thursday, October 9, around 8:30 p.m.
Location	Frisco High School parking lot
Suspect	45-year-old Jason Bartik (Celina)
Victim	34-year-old Robert Taylor (Plano)
Charge	Murder (first-degree felony)
Booking	Collin County jail; bail set at $750,000
Public safety	No students involved; no ongoing threat
Investigation	Ongoing; additional details have not been released

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