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Special Ed Teacher Identified After School Shooting
26 Sep
Summary
- Special education teacher Kelly Matthews was shot at Highland Middle School.
- Community leaders offered support for Matthews following the incident.
- A juvenile suspect was taken into custody by authorities.
Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico, was identified as the individual shot on Friday, September 25. Local political and community leaders have expressed their support for Matthews following the incident.
State Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez publicly identified Matthews and shared her heartbreak, offering prayers for him, his family, students, and the school community. Matthews is listed as a general special education K-12 teacher in the Hobbs Municipal Schools staff directory.
The Hobbs Police Department stated that officers secured Highland Middle School and nearby Coronado Elementary after the shooting. They confirmed there was no active threat to students or staff as an investigation proceeded. Homecoming activities were disrupted by the event.
Authorities have taken a juvenile into custody in connection with the shooting. Further details regarding the circumstances, Matthews' condition, and the identity of the suspect are expected as the investigation unfolds.
