Update: Suspect in Campbell County High School shooting taken into custody
The suspect is 15-year-old Kenneth Bartley, a freshman at Campbell County High School. According to the article, he was treated at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Lafollette for a gunshot wound to the hand. A .22 caliber handgun has been recovered by authorities.
They also have updates on the conditions of the two surviving victims…
Assistant Principal Jim Pierce was released from surgery at UT Medical Center around 5:45 p.m. and has been upgraded from critical to stable condition.
A spokesman for UT Medical Center says a bullet remains lodged behind Pierce’s heart. Doctors are examining x-rays to determine the best way to remove the bullet.
Principal Gary Seale, also wounded in the shooting, has just been taken into surgery at UT Medical Center; he is listed in serious condition.
Something I forgot to mention is that my prayers and condolences go out to the friends and family of Ken Bruce.
A huge thanks to Tina.
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