BREAKING: Grand jury charges the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher with felony child neglect.
The boy's family said in a previous statement that the weapon was"secured" in the home and that they have"always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children."
According to police, his mother legally purchased the gun he used, but they haven't said how he obtained it or if it was safely secured as the family has claimed.In the wake of the incident, an assistant principal accused of ignoring warnings resigned and the schools superintendent, George Parker III, was removed by the school board"without cause."
"The safety and wellbeing of our staff and students is our most important priority," the Newport News school board said in a prior statement, adding that officials"will continue to do whatever it takes to ensure a safe and secure teaching and learning environment across all our schools.
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