A 6-year-old boy in Virginia brought a gun to school and accidentally shot his teacher, leaving her in critical condition. The boy's parents have been charged with felony child neglect.
The incident occurred on January 6, 2023, at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, was shot in the chest and is currently in stable condition. The boy, whose name has not been released, is in custody.
The boy's parents, Marcus and Pamela Johnson, have been charged with felony child neglect. They are accused of leaving the gun unsecured in their home, where the boy was able to access it. The Johnsons have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Parents of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher
Tragic incident sparks debate on gun safety and parental responsibility.
- 6-year-old boy shoots teacher.
- Teacher in critical condition.
- Parents charged with child neglect.
- Gun left unsecured in home.
- Parents plead not guilty.
- Community in shock and mourning.
- Calls for stricter gun control laws.
- Debate over parental responsibility.
- School safety measures under review.
- Investigation ongoing.
The incident has raised questions about how to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.