Accused Noblesville Shooter IDed, Attempted Murder Charges Filed

NOBLESVILLE, IN — Hamilton County Prosecutor D. Lee Buckingham announced he filed a petition Tuesday in juvenile court against the 13-year-old suspect in the May 25 shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, in which he also released the suspect's name, David Moore.

In a statement, Buckingham addresses why the suspect cannot be charged as an adult, though he alleges the teen "committed acts that would be felony or misdemeanor crimes if committed by an adult."

1. Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony;
2. Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony;
3. Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 felony;
4. Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 felony;
5. Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony;
6. Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony;
7. Possession of a Firearm on School Property, a Level 6 felony;
8. Possession of a Firearm on School Property, a Level 6 felony;
9. Dangerous Possession of a Firearm, a Class A misdemeanor;
10. Dangerous Possession of a Firearm, a Class A misdemeanor; and
11. Possession of a Knife on School Property, a Class B misdemeanor.

Buckingham also said that under current Indiana law, "this case is not eligible to be heard in adult court despite the heinous or aggravated nature of the alleged acts and despite the serious harm caused."

Buckingham explains that the suspect's age and reported crimes don't qualify for adult court, specifically stating, "Under the above-referenced current laws, a child thirteen (13) years of age can only be waived to adult court if the attempt to murder an individual or individuals is actually successful."

On Friday, May 25, authorities say Moore opened fire inside a classroom at NWMS, shooting seventh-grade teacher Jason Seaman and 13-year-old student Ella Whistler.

Seaman was shot three times as he threw himself into the line of fire, swatting the gun from the shooter's hand. He's since been released from the hospital, while Whistler's family says the teen faces a long road to recovery after being shot seven times.

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"In this case, due to the heroic and extraordinary efforts of many people, including teachers, a school nurse, the Noblesville Police Department School Resource Officer, and many other first responders and medical providers, thankfully, Jason Seaman and Ella Whistler survived," Buckingham said. "This blessing results in this matter remaining in the juvenile justice system under our current laws, a result which will, I am sure, be very troubling and unsatisfying for many people."

Buckingham says Moore’s initial hearing has been set for 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 11, when a trial date will also be scheduled.

Buckingham adds that the shooting investigation remains ongoing.

>> Read the full statement from the prosecutor

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