May 29, 2018

Noblesville Middle School Remains Closed After Friday Shooting

Parents wait outside Noblesville High School to pick up students evacuated from Noblesville West Middle School on Friday, May 25. - Lauren Chapman/IPB News

Parents wait outside Noblesville High School to pick up students evacuated from Noblesville West Middle School on Friday, May 25.

Lauren Chapman/IPB News

A suburban Indianapolis middle school remains closed four days after a teacher disarmed a student who shot and wounded a 13-year-old classmate.

While other Noblesville students returned to class Tuesday, Noblesville West Middle School remained closed aside from offering counseling for students and staff shaken by Friday's shooting.

Noblesville police say officers have been posted in all district schools to "offer ... reassurance" for students during the final week of classes of the school year. 

Science teacher Jason Seaman is credited with tackling the student accused of shooting and seriously wounding classmate Ella Whistler. She remains hospitalized in Indianapolis.

Seaman was shot but not seriously injured.

Prosecutors say the accused student shooter could appear in juvenile court this week.

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