On Tuesday, State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) honored those who protected students and staff at Noblesville West Middle School during the school shooting in May 2018.
First responders from the Noblesville Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police and Riverview Health, as well as Noblesville teacher Jason Seaman, were presented a resolution recognizing their heroic efforts.
During the shooting, Seaman disarmed and subdued the shooter, ignoring his own personal safety for that of his students and taking three bullets in the process.
“We owe a great debt to Jason for his bravery and our first responders for their courage and commitment to help others,” Goodrich said. “Their quick actions to defend the students of Noblesville West Middle School saved the life of a wounded girl, as well as countless others that day.”
Goodrich commended the school’s advanced safety planning. The leadership of Noblesville West Middle School Principal Stacey Swan, Noblesville Schools Superintendent Beth Niedermeyer and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear guided the community as it healed.
“I’m very humbled for your continued support to put our children first,” said Seaman, while addressing the House. “Really, to my co-workers who got children out of the building, or hid them in their classroom, and all the first responders who came and, no matter how big or small someone’s injury was, made sure they were taken care of – thank you.”
For more information on Senate Concurrent Resolution 43, visit iga.in.gov.