Crime
Mooresville High School Student Arrested for Alleged Valentine’s Day School Shooting Plot
Mooresville, IN – An 18-year-old Mooresville High School student has been arrested for allegedly planning a school shooting on Valentine’s Day, authorities confirmed.
According to the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department (MMPD), Trinity Shockley was taken into custody following an investigation that began with a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
She now faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Conspiracy to commit murder (Level 1 felony)
- Intimidation: Threat to commit terrorism (Level 5 felony)
- Conspiracy to commit intimidation: Threat to commit terrorism (Level 5 felony)
The investigation was launched Tuesday evening at approximately 7:00 p.m., when Mooresville detectives were alerted by the FBI about a potential mass shooting planned at Mooresville High School.
Authorities quickly identified Shockley as the suspect.
With assistance from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Mooresville School Police, detectives executed search warrants at Shockley’s residence, where she was arrested.
Officials confirmed she was allegedly planning to carry out the attack on Friday, February 14.
On Thursday, February 13, formal charges were filed against Shockley.
She is currently being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about potential motives or whether others were involved in the plot.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.