{
  "id": 9936134,
  "title": "Who is Kelly Matthews? Hobbs Highland Middle School teacher shot; first details on New Mexico shooting suspect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/who-is-kelly-matthews-hobbs-highland-middle-school-teacher-shot-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:30:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-kelly-matthews-hobbs-highland-middle-school-teacher-shot-first-details-on-new-mexico-shooting-suspect-101790403698233.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher at Hobbs Highland Middle School in New Mexico, was shot at the school on Friday, September 25. The incident, which caused shock and concern throughout the community, has led to the identification of Matthews as the victim. Local leaders, including New Mexico state Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez and community pastor Jonathan Sena, have expressed their condolences and offered prayers for Matthews, his family, and the school community. The Hobbs Police Department maintains that there is no ongoing threat to students or staff and that Highland Middle School and Coronado Elementary have been secured. A minor was taken into custody as authorities continue their investigation, but further details about the incident and the suspect's identity are expected to be released as the case progresses.",
  "summary": "Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher at Highland Middle School in Hobbs, NM, gained attention after he was shot on September 25.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kelly Matthews, a special education teacher, was shot at Hobbs Highland Middle School.",
    "The shooting occurred on Friday, September 25, causing shock and concern.",
    "A minor was taken into custody, but further details are pending investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}