BAKERSFIELD, CA - In this first full day of testimony, witnesses described what happened inside the classroom during the shooting at Taft Union High School in January 2013. Some students who testified Friday said accused shooter Bryan Oliver was consistently picked on.
Judge John Lua banned cameras in the trial. We are following the proceedings inside the courtroom.
The shooting happened nearly two years ago, but Friday seven staff and students recounted what happened the day of the shooting and in the months leading up to it.
One student said he witnessed shooting victim Bowe Cleveland call Oliver a ginger a handful of times.
Thursday, Cleveland testified he never picked on Oliver, bullied him or called him names.
Another student said she saw other teens frequently tease Oliver.
Three Taft High employees also testified Friday morning. Campus supervisor Kim Fields, who restrained Oliver in the classroom, says minutes after the shooting, Oliver told him he was picked on every day of his life, and he woke up that morning and decided he couldn't take it anymore and snapped.
Science teacher, Ryan Heber also intervened during the shooting in his classroom. He said it was chaotic, with some kids frozen at their desks and others running or screaming. Heber said he pleaded with Oliver the entire time.
The third day of testimony is expected to continue Monday.
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Judge John Lua banned cameras in the trial. We are following the proceedings inside the courtroom.
The shooting happened nearly two years ago, but Friday seven staff and students recounted what happened the day of the shooting and in the months leading up to it.
One student said he witnessed shooting victim Bowe Cleveland call Oliver a ginger a handful of times.
Thursday, Cleveland testified he never picked on Oliver, bullied him or called him names.
Another student said she saw other teens frequently tease Oliver.
Three Taft High employees also testified Friday morning. Campus supervisor Kim Fields, who restrained Oliver in the classroom, says minutes after the shooting, Oliver told him he was picked on every day of his life, and he woke up that morning and decided he couldn't take it anymore and snapped.
Science teacher, Ryan Heber also intervened during the shooting in his classroom. He said it was chaotic, with some kids frozen at their desks and others running or screaming. Heber said he pleaded with Oliver the entire time.
The third day of testimony is expected to continue Monday.
For continued updates, visit our KGET Facebook and Twitter pages and our website.