The 6-year-old who shot his elementary school teacher in Newport News, Virginia, in January will not face charges, according to the case's prosecutor, though it has not yet been decided whether any adults will be held criminally responsible.
, according to the case's prosecutor, though it has not yet been decided whether any adults will be held criminally responsible.
The prosecutor said that a child that young could not reasonably stand trial, and it would be"too problematic" to pursue charges, as he would not be able to understand the legal system, the basis of the charges or be able to provide sufficient assistance to his counsel. "We do not believe the law supports charging and convicting a 6-year-old with aggravated assault," Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn toldChildren arrive at Richneck Elementary School for the first day of classes back at the school in Newport News, Va., on Monday, January 30, 2023. The school has been closed since an incident earlier this month involving a 6-year-old student bringing a gun to school and shooting his teacher.
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