01-17-2014, 11:03 AM
Roswell Shooting - Update
School Resumes
Berrando Middle School resumed classes today. Governor Martinez was there to greet students and counseling services for both teachers and students have been set up.
Victims
The two shooting victims, Kendal Sanders, 13 and Nathaniel Tavarez, 12 remain in the hospital in Lubbock, Texas receiving treatment for their gunshot wounds.
Suspect
The suspect, Mason Campbell, is receiving mental health treatment evaluation at an undisclosed location in Albuquerque and has met with his parents.
Suspect's Parents Public Statements
Jim and Jennifer Campbell's public statements:
"We praying that God will be with everyone who has been affected." They didn't try to explain the shooter's actions, which left "his whole family ... heartbroken," though they didn't ignore his impact.
"For all of the anguish that many suffered yesterday, our family offers our heartfelt condolences and remorse in words that we cannot fully express."
A judge "ordered ... our son receive an evaluation and mental health treatment and sincerely want him to receive all of the help that he needs."
The Crime
Police say the shooting was premeditated, the shooter had written in a journal about it, and that the shooter warned some students in advance. They maintain that the victims were random targets.
The Charges
Currently, Mason Campbell is being charged with three counts of aggravated battery, according to New Mexico state juvenile court documents obtained by CNN affiliate KOAT.
School Resumes
Berrando Middle School resumed classes today. Governor Martinez was there to greet students and counseling services for both teachers and students have been set up.
Victims
The two shooting victims, Kendal Sanders, 13 and Nathaniel Tavarez, 12 remain in the hospital in Lubbock, Texas receiving treatment for their gunshot wounds.
Suspect
The suspect, Mason Campbell, is receiving mental health treatment evaluation at an undisclosed location in Albuquerque and has met with his parents.
Suspect's Parents Public Statements
Jim and Jennifer Campbell's public statements:
"We praying that God will be with everyone who has been affected." They didn't try to explain the shooter's actions, which left "his whole family ... heartbroken," though they didn't ignore his impact.
"For all of the anguish that many suffered yesterday, our family offers our heartfelt condolences and remorse in words that we cannot fully express."
A judge "ordered ... our son receive an evaluation and mental health treatment and sincerely want him to receive all of the help that he needs."
The Crime
Police say the shooting was premeditated, the shooter had written in a journal about it, and that the shooter warned some students in advance. They maintain that the victims were random targets.
The Charges
Currently, Mason Campbell is being charged with three counts of aggravated battery, according to New Mexico state juvenile court documents obtained by CNN affiliate KOAT.