TAFT, CA - The Taft Union High School shooting happened two years ago Saturday. That fateful day was a Thursday, and before school started, staff completed training on what to do in case of an emergency.
Investigators say the then 16-year-old Bryan Oliver came to school with a 12 gauge shotgun, a pocket full of shells, and went straight to his first period science class where he shot classmate Bowe Cleveland in the chest. Teacher Ryan Heber and campus supervisor Kim Fields talked Oliver into putting the gun down and surrendering.
Oliver is charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Testimony in his trail started in November. Oliver testified he is gay and he was relentlessly bullied about his sexual orientation. He said he blacked out before and during the shooting.
After four full days of deliberations the jury couldn't come to a decision and Judge John Lua declared a mistrial.
Another trial is scheduled to begin January 26.
Investigators say the then 16-year-old Bryan Oliver came to school with a 12 gauge shotgun, a pocket full of shells, and went straight to his first period science class where he shot classmate Bowe Cleveland in the chest. Teacher Ryan Heber and campus supervisor Kim Fields talked Oliver into putting the gun down and surrendering.
Oliver is charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Testimony in his trail started in November. Oliver testified he is gay and he was relentlessly bullied about his sexual orientation. He said he blacked out before and during the shooting.
After four full days of deliberations the jury couldn't come to a decision and Judge John Lua declared a mistrial.
Another trial is scheduled to begin January 26.
