Mooresville, Ind — A former Mooresville High School student accused of planning a Valentine’s Day school shooting has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, ending months of court proceedings in the case.

Trinity J. Shockley, 18, agreed to plead guilty in Morgan Superior Court as part of a deal that drops two intimidation charges linked to alleged terrorist threats.

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Cassie Mellady confirmed the plea deal but declined to comment on the underlying facts of the case.

“I cannot comment on the facts of the case until it’s resolved,” Mellady said. “You’re welcome to look up the probable cause affidavit, which lays out the details.”

Shockley’s gender identity has received attention in media reports, but Prosecutor Steve Mellady said it does not affect how the c

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