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Judge Approves Resentencing for 2001 School Shooter

1/7/2026

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A judge in Los Angeles granted Charles Williams's resentencing, potentially releasing him after 23 years, as Williams is now 39.
He was 15 at the time of the 2001 San Diego high school shooting, which killed two students and injured 13.
The case will move to juvenile court to redesignate the convictions as juvenile findings.

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Story summary

A judge in Los Angeles granted Charles Williams's resentencing, potentially releasing him after 23 years, as Williams is now 39.
He was 15 at the time of the 2001 San Diego high school shooting, which killed two students and injured 13.
The case will move to juvenile court to redesignate the convictions as juvenile findings.