Clovis library shooting

[3] On the day of the shooting, the suspect recorded three videos at his home where he announces his planned massacre.

In the videos, he apologizes for his upcoming actions and tries to explain his motivations in which he cited various factors (bullying, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts).

There, Jouett uploaded a photo of his camera bag, containing his father's guns and ammunition, to his social media.

[6] At the time of the shooting, it was unclear how many people were in the library and Jouett seemed to fire randomly as individuals and parents with children tried to flee.

[8] Surveillance footage captured Jouett walking around the library, shouting at people to run, after he fired those 14 rounds.

Kristina Carter was the youth librarian and Wanda Walters worked at the circulation desk.

[11] According to Public Radio station KUNM, although the Associated Press usually refrains from using the names of juvenile defendants, it chose to publish Nathaniel Jouett's name "because of the seriousness of the crime and because authorities are seeking adult sanctions.

"[12] Curry County District Attorney Andrea Reeb announced prior to the trial that she intended to prosecute Jouett as an adult.

[21] Family members of two of the wounded victims filed a lawsuit against the perpetrators parents and his psychologist.