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A 6-year-old boy is in police custody after shooting a teacher in Virginia, authorities say

2023-01-06T23:29:53.996Z


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 Police Chief Steve Drew.


Students and police officers crowd outside Richneck Elementary School after a shooting, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia.

(Credit: Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot/AP)

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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 Police Chief Steve Drew.

"The individual is a 6-year-old student. He is currently in police custody," Drew said.

"We have been in contact with our prosecutor and a few other entities to help provide better services to this young man," he added.

Police go to the scene of a shooting in Newport News, Virginia, on January 6, 2023. (Credit: WTVR)

During a press conference on Friday night, Drew said the teacher, who is in her 30s, was shot inside a classroom, adding that "it was not an accidental shooting."

Drew says that there was an altercation between the teacher and the student before a single bullet was fired.

The teacher's injuries are considered life-threatening at this time, Drew said.

Earlier, Drew said that the teacher was in critical condition.

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Richneck Elementary School will be closed Monday, according to Newport News Public Schools Superintendent Dr. George Parker.

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Source: cnnespanol

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