Judge won't lower bail for Illinois school shooting suspect
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — A judge refused to lower bail Friday for a 19-year-old charged with firing shots inside of his northern Illinois high school as seniors met for graduation rehearsal, an offense a prosecutor described as one of "the most serious crimes you can commit."
Matthew A. Milby Jr. appeared in court via video from the Lee County Jail, where he's being held on $2 million bail. His appearance came as a tragedy was unfolding at a high school in Texas, where authorities say a 17-year-old gunman killed 10 people, including nine of his fellow students.
Police say Milby fired several shots inside Dixon High School on Wednesday before he was shot by a school resource officer.