Another Shooting, This at an Indiana Middle School
Another school shooting, this time in the town of Noblesville, Indiana. The district describes itself as “Noblesville Schools is a nationally recognized school district serving over 10,000 students and over 1,500 employees, across 10 different school sites in Noblesville, Indiana.” The town has a population of just over 60,000.
Fox 59 reports: “One student and one teacher were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a seventh grade science classroom. The student was taken to Riley Hospital for Children, and we’re told by other students she is a 13-year-old girl. The teacher was taken to IU Health Methodist Hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.” Science teacher Jason Seaman is being described as a hero, tackling the accused shooter immediately after he opened fire. The teacher was shot 3 times. At the time of this posting, the accused is described as a “male student.”
If you go to the Noblesville Independent School District site, you will find the following statement about the incident:
“Parents and Staff-
“I am still processing my emotions about today’s terrible tragedy and I know you must all be as well.
“I met this afternoon with the victims and their families and want you to know that Noblesville Schools is standing by to provide them support in whatever way we can. The families expressed to me that they appreciate the outpouring of love and support they have received today.
“We have provided counseling support for West teachers this afternoon and have more counseling planned for this weekend.
“On Saturday May 26 and Monday May 28 we will offer counseling for all district teachers/staff from 10AM-2PM at NHS (gate 1) and for all district parents/students from 1PM-3PM at NHS (gate 1).
“Additionally, parents, staff and students can call a Hoosier crisis counseling hotline at 1-800-985-5990 or access counseling resources, including how to discuss tragedy with children, at http://i-cart.org/resources/
“All events throughout the district have been cancelled for this weekend. The baseball sectional championship will be moved to another location.
“On Tuesday May 29 school will resume as normal at all schools except West. West will be open 10AM-2PM for counseling only and West students and families are encouraged to attend. Counselors will be on standby at all schools.
“I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to our Noblesville West administrators, staff and students who stayed calm, showed courage and followed our safety protocols.
“In addition, I would like to express my gratitude to the Noblesville Police Department, the Indiana State Police, the FBI, SWAT team, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Noblesville Fire Department, County Emergency Preparedness and all first responders who answered the call, collaborated and responded quickly and calmly. They have helped tremendously in dealing with this terrible situation.
“Our elected officials, community leaders, business leaders and parents have also been lending support today and I’m so grateful for how we as a community have pulled together.
“Thank you for your patience today as we worked to communicate information as quickly as we could in response to changing situations.
“Please keep our injured school family members and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
“Warmly,
“Dr. Beth Niedermeyer
“Superintendent Noblesville Schools
