Special Education Teacher Critically Injured in Shooting at Highland Middle School
A special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico, was shot and critically injured by a 13-year-old student on Friday. The incident occurred behind the school building, and the student was subsequently arrested.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 27, 2026 —
A special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico, sustained critical injuries Friday after being shot by a 13-year-old student. The incident took place on the school grounds, specifically behind the main school building.
Law enforcement officials responded to the scene and took the student into custody. The circumstances leading up to the shooting were not immediately detailed. The condition of the injured teacher was described as critical.
Highland Middle School is part of the Hobbs Municipal School District. Further details regarding the sequence of events, the weapon used, and the motivations behind the incident have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
The Hobbs Police Department is reportedly handling the investigation. Information regarding any potential charges against the student, or the legal proceedings that may follow, was not immediately available. The district has not issued a statement regarding the incident beyond confirming the event and the arrest.
Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Fjeld on www.kob.com, see more information here.
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