A 6-year-old boy is in police custody after he shot a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, Friday afternoon, police say.
A 6-year-old boy is in police custody after he shot a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on Friday afternoon, according to Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew.
"The individual is a 6-year-old student. He is right now in police custody," Drew said. "We have been in contact with our commonwealth attorney and some other entities to help us best get services to this young man." During a news conference Friday evening, Drew said the female teacher -- who is in her 30s -- was shot inside a classroom and added that "this was not an accidental shooting,"Drew says there was an altercation between the teacher and the student before a single round was fired.
The teacher's injuries are considered life-threatening at this time, Drew said. Earlier Friday, Drew said the teacher was in critical condition. Richneck Elementary School will be closed Monday, according to Newport News Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. George Parker.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shooting at Virginia elementary school leaves 1 adult injuredA shooting Friday at a Virginia elementary school left one adult injured, police in Newport News say.
Read more »
‘Abbott Elementary’ Tapped Into Our Elementary School Nostalgia This WeekIt’s been a while since we’ve been graced with a new episode of Quinta Brunson’s hilarious sitcom. But the winter break hiatus is over, and Abbott is back and better than ever.
Read more »
Elementary school staffer shot in VirginiaIt wasn’t immediately clear how serious the employee’s injury was, said Newport News Public Schools rep Michelle Price.
Read more »
Adult injured in shooting at Virginia elementary schoolDEVELOPING: An adult has been injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, police say.
Read more »
Teacher injured in shooting at Virginia elementary schoolA teacher was injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Newport News on Friday afternoon, according to Newport News Public Schools.
Read more »
Adult injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school, police sayAn adult was injured during a shooting at an elementary school in Virginia on Friday, police said.
Read more »