NORFOLK, Va. — The Richneck Elementary first grader who shot his teacher during class in January will not face charges, as first reported by NBC News on Wednesday.
Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn confirmed to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press that the law does not support charges against the child.
“Based on our understanding of the law, we do not believe the law would support charging and convicting a 6-year-old of aggravated assault,” Gwynn’s statement reads.
