INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a 13-year-old boy accused of shooting a classmate and a teacher at a suburban Indianapolis middle school is “still in shock” from the attack.
A statement Tuesday from the law firm representing the boy also says his family’s “thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to those involved,” including wounded victims 13-year-old Ella Whistler and science teacher Jason Seaman.
Police say the boy entered the Noblesville West Middle School classroom with two handguns and opened fire. Prosecutors have said he will not be tried as an adult in the May 25 shooting.
Whistler was shot seven times and remains hospitalized. Doctors say she faces a long recovery.
Seaman was shot as he tackled the shooter, but was released from a hospital the next day.
