By ELIZABETH CHOI
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
David Moore, the 13-year-old Noblesville West Middle School student identified by the Hamilton County Prosecutor as the accused shooter made his first court appearance Monday morning.
The hearing took place in the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville and lasted approximately 20 minutes.
Escorted into the courtroom by Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies, his parents and his attorney; Moore was described as quiet and shy.
The hearing was open to the public, but on a limited basis. Court officials would only permit 56 people in the public gallery and did not allow into the courtroom any clothing or signs in support of or against Moore.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham announced Moore will not be tried as an adult because of his age and the fact the shootings were not deadly.
Accused of entering a classroom with two handguns and shooting a classmate and teacher, Moore could face incarceration, probation, home monitoring and other punishments.
Investigators have not indicated how Moore obtained the guns or his motive behind the shooting.
Moore’s attorney stated they will await the outcome of the investigation before issuing a statement; however, told the court magistrate in today’s hearing that they neither admit nor deny the charges.
Moore’s next hearing has been set for June 25 and 26.