6-year-old Virginia Boy Linked to Shooting of Teacher, Raising Questions About Gun Safety and Education

A 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his teacher in their classroom earlier this year has been linked to a newly unsealed search warrant. According to the warrant, the boy allegedly boasted about the incident, saying “I shot that b***h dead.” The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and upper torso and spent nearly two weeks in the hospital. She has since sued the school district for $40 million, alleging that the child “had a history of random violence” that was repeatedly ignored.

As part of the investigation, the boy’s mother, Taylor, 26, pleaded guilty in federal court in June to the use of marijuana while possessing a firearm. This was discovered during a court-ordered search of the home in connection with the shooting at Richneck Elementary School. The family’s lawyer, James Ellenson, has said Taylor believes the gun was placed on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock.

The boy reportedly told another teacher, “I did it,” when asked about the shooting. He also said “I got my mom’s gun last night.” Ellenson has said that people have talked to the boy about the incident, but that no adult knows exactly how he got the gun.

The incident has sparked a debate about gun safety and the need for better education and awareness about the dangers of firearms. It also highlights the need for better communication between parents and children, as well as the importance of responsible gun ownership.