Crime · Hobbs, NM
13-Year-Old Accused of Shooting Teacher Outside Hobbs Middle School
Authorities in Hobbs, New Mexico, have charged a 13-year-old with aggravated assault and tampering with evidence after he allegedly shot a teacher outside Highland Middle School. The incident occurred on September 25 when officers found teacher Kelly Matthews seriously injured behind the school. Police located the suspect, Ryker Teel, nearby; he reportedly admitted to taking a gun from his home safe with the intent to shoot anyone at the school. Matthews is currently recovering in a rehabilitation center.