A six-year-old boy who intentionally shot his teacher at school will not stand trial due to his young age, prosecutors have decided. Abigail Zwerner, 25, suffered wounds to her hand and chest after the first-grade pupil fired a gun at her in the middle of the classroom on January 5.
The shocking incident took place at Richneck Elemetary School in Newport News, Virginia, and resulted in the resignation of both the school's superintendent and an assistant principal, the Daily Star reports. Howard Gwynn, Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney, had confirmed to BBC News that no charges will be brought against the young boy as the 'prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic'.
The prosecutor added the age of the child meant they would not be able to comprehend the charges, the legal system or help their defence lawyer. It has not yet been decided though whether any adults could be charged in connection with the shooting.
