Roswell Middle School shooting leaves two students injured
In Roswell New Mexico two students were shot at Berrendo Middle School around 7 45 a m on Tuesday. Kendal Sanders a 13 year old girl shot in the right shoulder underwent surgery and is listed in stable condition. A 12 year old boy was shot in the face and neck and had two surgeries. A school employee suffered minor injuries. The shooter is in custody and three search warrants will be served on his locker bag and residence.
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Roswell Middle School Shooting Prompt Unity and Support
Gutierrez credited active shooter training by the Chaves County Sheriff's Office for the swift response. Sheriff Rob Coon praised the program led by Sgt. Mike Herrington and deputies who reunited students with families before 11 a.m. Councilor Savino Sanchez offered support at the mall. The shooter, armed with a 20 gauge sawed off shotgun concealed in a bag, warned students to stay away. Names of the juvenile shooter are not released. District Attorney Janet ta Hicks said charges will await investigation. About 500 students gathered in the gym. 60 interviewed. Superintendent Tom Burris said the incident lasted under 10 seconds from first shots to containment. He expressed hurt and shock. Community prayer vigil followed. officials pledged full state resources.
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BeSe OL Girl In Stable Condition After NMSP
Incident lasted under ten seconds as shooters fired. teachers acted. NMSP will execute search warrants on the shooter’s locker bag and residence. One victim’s name confirmed, others withheld pending investigation. No charges filed yet.
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Officials respond to Berrendo Middle School shooting
Community leaders announce available counseling resources and ways to assist victims. A vigil gathers residents to pray together as authorities review the incident and support efforts continue across the school district.
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