A mother of a 6-year-old child trained by a teacher’s photography

A grand jury in Newport News, Virginia, on Monday indicted the mother of a 6-year-old girl who shot her first-grade teacher in January, city prosecutors said.

Deja Taylor has been charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor charges of recklessly leaving a firearm endangering children after her son shot Richneck Elementary School first grade teacher Abigail Zwarner, 25. it was done.

No charges will be filed against the 6-year-old boy. but, Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against elementary school administrators.accuse them of negligence.

The six-year-old student who shot Zwerner had behavioral problems and a “history of random violence,” according to the lawsuit. , warned the students that they had guns on the day of the shooting, but claimed Parker ignored their concerns.

After the shooting, Parker resigned.

Zwerner was welcomed by saying: Hero For helping other students leave the classroom safely despite her injuries. The bullet passed through Zwerner’s hand and lodged in her chest.

Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew previously said guns Legally purchased by the boy’s mother. and statement The 6-year-old’s family told BuzzFeed News on January 19, “The firearm my son got has been secured.

“Furthermore, our son benefits from an extensive care community that includes his grandparents and other caregivers who work with us to ensure his needs and accommodation are met. “The week that the shooting happened was the first week that we weren’t in class with him. We will regret missing this day for the rest of our lives.” I guess.”

In a statement announcing the charges on Monday, city federal attorney Howard Gwynn said an investigation into the shooting was ongoing.

“Even though every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these accusations, our investigation into the shooting continues,” Gwin said in a press release.

In a statement, Gwynn also announced that she had petitioned the Newport News Circuit Court to establish a special grand jury to investigate school security issues that may have contributed to the shooting.

“The safety and security of Newport News students is paramount. A special grand jury will investigate to determine whether additional charges against additional persons are justified by facts and law,” Gwin said. Told. Additional indictments can be returned if criminally liable under the law. ”

Zwerner’s attorney, Diane Toscano, filed the indictment in an email to BuzzFeed News on Monday.

“There have been accountability failures on multiple levels, Abby was shot and nearly killed. Today’s announcement addresses one of those failures,” Toscano wrote. “Three months of research have been conducted and there are still many open questions.”