Hobbs police said a juvenile shot a Highland Middle School staff member outside the building in Hobbs, then took the juvenile into custody. No students were hurt, and school officials said the injured staff member was stable and in good spirits.
Highland Middle School in Hobbs
School officials said law enforcement responded quickly after the shooting. They also said staff, first responders and medical personnel helped protect the school community while safety protocols were carried out.
The staff member’s condition gave the school community one clear piece of relief: the injury did not worsen after the attack. For parents and employees, the immediate concern shifts from the shooting itself to the response now underway around the building and the people inside it.
Hobbs police response
Officials said they will keep working with law enforcement as the investigation continues. They also said they will not provide additional details at this time because this is an active law enforcement matter involving a juvenile.
That leaves the biggest unresolved issue tied to the case: what led to the juvenile shooting the Highland Middle School staff member outside the building. School officials said their focus is supporting the staff member, caring for students and employees and keeping Highland Middle School safe and supportive.
