Indiana shooting ‘hero’ released from hospital

The Indiana teacher being hailed as a hero for tackling a school shooter has been released from the hospital after being shot in the attack.

Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) said in a video posted to Twitter on Saturday that science teacher Jason Seaman had been released, and that she had met him during a trip to Noblesville West Middle School.

“He is that hero teacher who stopped the shooter from hurting more young people,” Brooks said in the video.

The continuous outpouring of support & unity from our community is incredible.
Noblesville is strong & resilient. As we move forward & embark upon a healing process, it’s important to continue prayers & efforts to support our community. #NWMS #WAT >> https://t.co/wG1gKbzHWh pic.twitter.com/5EHldhOJQs

— Susan W. Brooks (@SusanWBrooks) May 26, 2018

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Witnesses said Seaman threw a basketball at the suspected shooter and then tackled him, according to The Associated Press.

Authorities took the suspected gunman into custody shortly after the incident on Friday, but have not yet released his name.

Seaman’s brother told The Indianapolis Star that the teacher was shot three times and had to undergo surgery.

Student Ella Whistler was the only other person shot and is in critical but stable condition, her family said in a statement, according to AP.

President Trump praised Seaman in a tweet Saturday, thanking him “for his heroic act in saving so many precious young lives.”

Thanks to very brave Teacher & Hero Jason Seaman of Noblesville, Indiana, for his heroic act in saving so many precious young lives. His quick and automatic action is being talked about all over the world!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2018