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David J.
Moore, a 13-year-old Noblesville West Middle School student is being charged in the May 25 school shooting that left two people injured.
Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney D.
Lee Buckingham II says Moore is being charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery, and two counts of 'Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon,' all felonies.
He's also facing two counts of Possession of a Firearm on School Property, and two counts Dangerous Possession of a Firearm, both Class A misdemeanors, and one count of Possession of a Knife on School Property, a Class B misdemeanor.
"The fact that a child has been alleged to be delinquent is merely an accusation, and the child is presumed innocent until and unless proven delinquent (guilty)," Buckingham said.
Moore will not be tried as an adult because no one was killed, according to prosecutors.
Moore's initial hearing has been set for Monday, June 11, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
A trial date will be established during that hearing.
Moore is alleged to have shot seventh grader Ella Whistler and teacher Jason Seaman before being tackled and disarmed by Seaman.
Here's what you need to know:.
Moore, Now Charged With Attempted Murder, May Have Threatened a Shooting the Day Before.
Prosecutor Buckingham said, "While the investigation into the shooting and possible related crimes remains ongoing …Moore, age 13, is a delinquent child.
Specifically, the petition alleges that Mr Moore committed acts that would be felony or misdemeanor crimes if committed by an adult…".
"As a Prosecuting Attorney I do not make the laws applicable to criminal or juvenile cases.
My office works diligently to seek justice and enforce the laws as they exist.
Under current Indiana law, this case is not eligible to be heard in adult court despite the heinous or aggravated nature of the alleged acts and despite the serious harm caused," he said.
According to a statement released by Buckingham, Moore cannot be tried in adult court.
"…a child thirteen (13) years of age can only be waived to adult court if the attempt to murder an individual or individuals is actually successful," Buckingham said.
"In this case, due to the heroic and extraordinary efforts of many people, including teachers, a school nurse, the Noblesville Police Department School Resource Officer, and many other first responders and medical providers, thankfully, Jason Seaman and Ella Whistler survived.
This blessing results in this matter remaining in the juvenile justice system under our current laws, a result which will, I am sure, be very troubling and unsatisfying for many people.".
"Obviously now we know it wasn't a joke.
Even if it was someone should have said something to a teacher to let them take action.
Crazy.".
Moore Asked to Leave Class & Came Back With Two Guns & Started Firing, Police Said.
During a press conference police confirmed that Moore, the alleged shooter, requested he be allowed to leave the classroom and then a few minutes later, returned armed with two handguns.
It's reported that a number of shots were fired.
The 13-year-old girl was shot as was Seaman who tackled Moore and shouted for students to run and call 911, the Indianapolis Star reported.
Police said law enforcement officers from local, county, state and federal agencies responded to the call of an active shooter that came just after 9 a.m., during the first class period of the school day, and were on the scene within minutes.
The school resource officer from the Noblesville Police Department responded immediately, police said.
A "shots fired" report came from the second floor of the building and SWAT was on scene and a helicopter was requested.
By 9:30 a.m.
responders said the suspect was in custody: "The one shooter is detained.
Unsure if there are others… SWAT team has responded and inside the school.".
Reports Sunday said it was the Noblesville Police School Resource Officer Michael Steffen that heard the shots, rushed to the classroom and, police told local media, and another police officer reported that Steffen "helped stop shooter after Jason Seaman tackled him" and then attended to the injured.
"Not only did he go towards gunfire, address the threat, and provide medical attention, he has been a part of establishing a culture of awareness and safety at NWMS.
The official press release said, "Officers located the alleged shooter and two victims in a classroom in the school.
The alleged suspect was taken into custody and the victims were immediately treated for gunshot wounds.
The victims were identified as a female student and a male teacher.
The alleged male suspect was identified as a student.".
Seventh Grade Student Ella Whistler & Her Science Teacher Jason Seaman Were Shot; Seaman Tackled the Shooter & Took Three Bullets to Save Students.
Ella Whistler was first transported by ground ambulance to Riverview Heath in Noblesville before later being transported by air ambulance to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, police said.
As of Friday night, she was listed in critical condition but her family was despite that, she was "stable." The Whistler family have a statement to local media.
"Our daughter Ella Whistler was involved in a horrific shooting today at her school.
We will spend the next days and weeks processing what happened and why.
But first, we wanted to say she's doing well at Riley Hospital for Children.
Her status is critical, yet we are pleased to report she is stable.
We'd like to think everyone across the country who prayed for our family today.
We felt those prayers and appreciate each of them.
We'd also like to thank the first responders, Noblesville Police Indiana State Police and the medical staff and surgeons at Riley.
Please do not contact our family for further comment at this time.
We appreciate you respecting our privacy as we support Ella in her recovery.".
Science teacher Jason Seaman, 29, of Noblesville, who tackled and stopped Moore, sustained three gunshot wounds, one in his abdomen, one in his hip and one in his forearm, his mother said.
He was transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Seaman was declared a hero and likely saved the lives of his students when he disarmed Moore, students, parents and authorities said.
Krisit J.
Hubly Seaman posted on Facebook that her son was shot and asked for prayers.
"Please pray for my son Jason.
This morning there was a shooting at his school Noblesville West Jr High.
He was hit 3 times & is undergoing surgery now.
We are told he is in good condition but haven't gotten to see him yet.
I thank God that no one was killed.".
Two hours later, she updated her Facebook to share that her son Jason was out of surgery and was in good condition.
And by late Saturday afternoon, was out of the hospital.
Seaman thanked reponders and his students.
"First of all, thank you to the first responders from Noblesville and Fishers for their immediate action and care.
I want to let everyone know that I was injured but am doing great," Seaman said in a statement released Friday night from his hospital bed.
Seaman was released from the hospital Saturday.
Moore did not sustain any injuries, police said.
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