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‘F* you, b**’: Six-year-old who shot teacher yells at cops in bodycam video

The footage shows the young boy taunting police and telling them ‘I don't care if you call backup. I don't care if I go to jail’

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Six-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Tells Police 'If You Want a Piece of Me, Come Get It' in Newly Released Bodycam

Newly released bodycam footage shows the aftermath of a 2023 Virginia school shooting, including a six-year-old confronting police after shooting first-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Georgia dad is the latest parent to be convicted when a child is accused of gun violence

A jury in Georgia quickly convicted a man who gave his son a gun linked to the fatal shooting of two students and two teachers

The Independent UK · Mar 3

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Virginia school teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m in damages

Abigail Zwerner alleged assistant principal ignored reports that a firearm was on school property

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025

Wisconsin dad charged in school shooting is latest parent accused in gun violence

A Wisconsin man charged with crimes for a school shooting committed by his daughter is the latest U.S. parent taken to court for violence caused by a child

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Georgia shooting: father of teen suspect charged with second-degree murder

Colin Gray faces four involuntary manslaughter, two second-degree murder and eight cruelty to children counts

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2024

The teacher shot by a 6-year-old still worries, a year later, about the other students in the room

The former teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

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Mother Gets 2-Year Sentence for Classroom Gun Tragedy

Mother faces 2 years prison time on child neglect charges, after her 6-year-old son shot his teacher, reflecting the seriousness of the deed.

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher sentenced to two years in prison

Taylor accepted a plea deal over the summer

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Virginia mother facing additional sentencing for child's classroom shooting

Follow the compelling case of mother Deja Taylor, sentenced for child neglect after her son shot his teacher, and their journey amidst unfolding legalities.

Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher, now a Virginia woman faces sentencing for child neglect

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is scheduled to be sentenced for felony child neglect

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Prosecutors of 6-Year-Old Shooter's Mother Claim Gun-Owning Pot Users Are 'Inherently Dangerous'

Deja Taylor is going to federal prison because of a constitutionally dubious gun law that millions of cannabis consumers are violating right now.

Reason · Nov 16, 2023

Mother of boy, 6, who shot teacher is sentenced to 21 months in prison

First-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner survives injuries from 9mm semiautomatic pistol

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Mother of boy, 6, who shot teacher faces sentencing for marijuana use while owning a gun

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom is set to be sentenced and could face prison time for using marijuana while owning a gun

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Her 6-year-old son shot his teacher. Now she is being sentenced for child neglect

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is scheduled to be sentenced for felony child neglect

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing drug tests

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia could be jailed for failing mandatory drug tests

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher fails drug tests while on bond awaiting sentencing

Prosecutors are calling for Deja Taylor’s bond to be revoked after she allegedly violated the conditions of her release, saying the violations are ‘serious in nature’

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Prosecutors ask a judge to revoke bond of mother of Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond for the mother of a Virginia boy who shot and wounded his first-grade teacher after she allegedly failed multiple drug tests while awaiting sentencing on felony charges

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The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Mother of six-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors said they will not seek seek a sentence that is longer than state sentencing guidelines, which call for six months in jail or prison

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Mother expected to plead guilty after her 6-year-old son used her gun to shoot his Virginia teacher

The mother a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to plead guilty after her son used her gun in the classroom shooting

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

A 6-year-old said 'I did it' after shooting his teacher at Virginia school, warrants say

Recently unsealed search warrants describe the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in Virginia

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Judge: Lawyers can gather evidence for $40M lawsuit filed by teacher who was shot by 6-year-old

A judge in Virginia has ruled that lawyers for a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student can start the process of interviewing eyewitnesses and reviewing the boy’s disciplinary file for a $40 million lawsuit against the school system

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023

Great-grandfather of Virginia shooter, who has full custody of 6-year-old, says boy is thriving at new school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The great-grandfather of the 6-year-old shooter at Richneck Elementary says the boy is thriving — living with him and attending a new school in the region.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023

Father of 6-year-old Virginia shooter has several gun, assault charges on his record

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The mother of the 6-year-old student who shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6 is being taken to task in the criminal justice system for her son’s actions.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Abby Zwerner: Teacher shot by six-year-old student ‘fired by school district’

‘They are trying to squeeze her,’ says teacher’s lawyer alleging school fired her for slapping $40m lawsuit

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