Officials foil student-planned massacre at Belen Mid School

Superintendent Ron Marquez

From KOB-TV.com - Belen School Superintendent Ron Marquez says school officials have diverted a plan by several students to commit a massacre Friday at Belen Middle School. It is believed that up to seven "disgruntled' students were involved in the plot to commit violence at the school, he said.

Four students have been suspended - and two of those students have also been arrested, he said. The other three are still being questioned. The administration learned of the plot late Monday, he said. Because schools are only allowed to suspend students for 10 days, the administration will seek long-term suspension of the students through the hearing process. Read more

Officials foil student-planned massacre at Belen Mid School