Teen arrested in Hobbs shooting of middle school teacher

Officers in Hobbs arrested 13-year-old Ryker Teel following the shooting of a middle school teacher, newly released video shows. The injured educator survived the attack and now faces an upcoming physical therapy program.

The gunfire occurred just before 11:40 a.m. Officers arrived and discovered teacher Kelly Mathews near the rear doors of the school. Mathews suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Police chased Ryker Teel into an alleyway. Officers arrested him there. He faces multiple charges.

Mathews is no longer in critical condition, the Hobbs Police Department said. He will begin physical therapy soon.

The Hobbs Police Department handles criminal investigations within the city limits. Law enforcement agencies typically forward juvenile arrest cases to juvenile justice authorities for formal processing.

Footage recorded the chase and arrest in Hobbs. Teel remains facing charges.