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Havertown teen who shot a classmate during a botched drug deal is sentenced to 15 to 30 months in jail

James McCauley, 18, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and other offenses in March.

James McCauley, 18, seen here after his arrest in 2019, shot a classmate at Haverford High School in the face during a meeting to sell marijuana. His attorney has said McCauley fired in self-defense, and had been attacked.
James McCauley, 18, seen here after his arrest in 2019, shot a classmate at Haverford High School in the face during a meeting to sell marijuana. His attorney has said McCauley fired in self-defense, and had been attacked.Read moreVinny Vella / Staff (custom credit)