The 15-year-old school bus shooting suspect waived his right to a first appearance in court on Wednesday morning.
Jordyn Alexander Howe is charged with manslaughter and carrying a concealed firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of Lourdes Guzman, 13. Police believe the shooting was accidental. Detectives said Howe brought the gun onboard the bus and was displaying it when it fired.
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The public defender for Howe argued the state violated the violated the 24-hour policy, which says a juvenile must face a judge within 24-hours of being detained.
Howe was detained about 7 a.m. Tuesday but was not arraigned until 9 a.m. Wednesday, so the public defender argued he should be released to his parents.
Prosecutors argued Howe was not arrested until 5 p.m., which makes him well within the parameters of the 24-hour rule and should be kept behind bars with no bond.
The judge will hold a future hearing to address the issue.