The 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first-grade teacher during class in Newport News, Virginia, allegedly admitted to doing so that same day, according to newly released court documents.
August 8, 2023, 6:22 PMDeja Nicole Taylor, right, arrives with attorney James Ellenson, to the Newport News Sheriffs Office in Newport News, Va., April 13, 2023, to turn herself in.The 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, during class in Newport News, Virginia in January allegedly admitted to doing so that same day, according to newly released court documents.
Taylor pleaded guilty in June to using marijuana while in possession of a firearm, in this case, the 9mm semiautomatic handgun police say was used in the shooting. Federal prosecutors claimed Taylor "knowingly made a false and fictitious written statement" when she legally purchased the gun and claimed she did not use marijuana. She is scheduled to be sentenced later this year.
A photo of teacher Abby Zwerner is pinned to a coat during a vigil held for her after she was shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, Va.MORE: Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher says son has ADHD
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