VA - 6-YEAR-OLD in custody after shooting teacher, Newport News, Jan 2023 *mom charged* #2

[chipwhitley]

So... blaming the shooting victim herself. This case is insane.

Why are the parents of this kid skating free as a bird while everyone ELSE that had to deal with their violent kid faces legal fallout?

This is one of the many reasons why I never intend to return to the classroom. Something has shifted and teachers are now routinely blamed for everything.

 

[airportwoman]

From all we've learned it almost appears as if the shooter, his parents, as well as the school administrators wanted AZ to be harmed (and continue to be harmed).

eta: And, I suppose civic leaders are too busy to shake her hand for taking a bullet and protecting the children in the classroom.

By now, absolutely nothing would surprise me any more about this case.

 

[fred&edna]

President of the Virginia Education Association (VEA) Dr. James Fedderman said his first thought when he heard about the shooting was about the warning signs that could have prevented this incident from happening.

It's a situation Fedderman said teachers should never face. He said they signed up to educate children, even in face of some challenges, but he said the job description doesn't entail becoming victims of gun violence.


Abby Zwerner's case highlights need for more resources in schools

 

[fred&edna]

President of the Virginia Education Association (VEA) Dr. James Fedderman said his first thought when he heard about the shooting was about the warning signs that could have prevented this incident from happening.

It's a situation Fedderman said teachers should never face. He said they signed up to educate children, even in face of some challenges, but he said the job description doesn't entail becoming victims of gun violence.


Abby Zwerner's case highlights need for more resources in schools

'Seems Dr Fedderman's words are a little late for Abby Zwerner.

And, when I read his words I wanted to say, "Well, duhhh, Dr Fedderman, of course teaching doesn't entail becoming a victim of gun violence... it's common sense". (jmo)

 

[Anicole]

It's a situation Fedderman said teachers should never face. He said they signed up to educate children, even in face of some challenges, but he said the job description doesn't entail becoming victims of gun violence.


Abby Zwerner's case highlights need for more resources in schools

RSBM

His comment should read: "The job description doesn't entail becoming victims of ANY kind of violence." Because she endured other types as well.

 

[sds71]

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago.

Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport News — whose son shot 25-year-old teacher Abby Zwerner during class on Jan. 6 — was charged with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child.

Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago. Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport New…

www.dailypress.com

 

[Mert]

Thank you for posting, sds71!

 

[iamshadow21]

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago.

Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport News — whose son shot 25-year-old teacher Abby Zwerner during class on Jan. 6 — was charged with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child.

Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago. Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport New…

www.dailypress.com

Finally.

MOO

 

[ilovewings]

Finally.

MOO

I was just going to bring this over- yes finally!!!!!

 

[fred&edna]

I found a Linkedin page for someone with same name. Hmmm... I wonder if it's her?

The one I found says:

Student Intervention Liaison at Blackwell ES​

Richmond, Virginia, United States​

 

[shotgun09]

...and ...begin!

( We have a name )

 

[Erutan]

Attorney: Student reported gun to teacher before she was shot by 6-year-old

A first-grade student who allegedly warned Abby Zwerner that his classmate had a gun and planned to shoot her was told by the teacher to “sit down and be quiet,” his attorney says.

www.wavy.com

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A first-grade student who allegedly warned Abby Zwerner that his classmate had a gun and planned to shoot her was told by the teacher to “sit down and be quiet,” his attorney says.
....
Emily Mapp Brannon represents several Richneck Elementary School families whose children were in the classroom and witnessed the shooting, including one referred to as Ron Doe in Zwerner’s lawsuit.

Mapp Brannon said Ron Doe tried to warn Zwerner and another teacher about the gun and the shooter’s intention to shoot Zwerner, but he was ignored.

“I believe the evidence in this case will establish that Ms. Zwerner told my client to sit down and be quiet,” Mapp Brannon said. “Following this exchange, my client became incredibly fearful for his life and sought safety in another classroom. The shooting occurred shortly thereafter.”

Mapp Brannon also said she intends to file lawsuits on their behalf for the trauma the children experienced.
...
“My client’s parents seek an answer to the following questions,” Mapp Brannon said. “Why didn’t Ms. Zwerner or any other teacher call 911? Could this have all been prevented with that call?”

Zwerner’s lawsuit claims that the shooter showed Ron Doe the gun at recess and threatened him if he told anyone about it. The lawsuit claims Ron Doe told another teacher about the gun, and she kept him in her classroom because he was afraid.
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The claim that Zwerner was warned of the shooter’s intention to harm her ahead of the shooting was also made on Monday by Pamela Branch, the attorney representing Foster-Newton. Branch has previously said Foster-Newton was never warned that the 6-year-old had a gun.

“In addition, we are exploring the possibility of a countersuit, as it has been brought to our attention that prior to the shooting, another student in Ms. Zwerner’s class warned her in class that the six-year-old shooter had a gun and Ms. Zwerner allegedly told that student to sit down and be quiet,” Branch said. “If this is true, Ms. Zwerner may have been able to avoid the injury she suffered and this will certainly impact her claimed damages.”

If there is no video of AZ saying this I'm a bit skeptical.
Imko.

 

[Erutan]

Mother of six-year-old who shot Virginia teacher charged

Deja Taylor was charged with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor charge for recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The mother of a six-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher has been charged with felony child neglect.

Deja Taylor was also indicted with a misdemeanor charge for recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child, according to the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney's Office.

On January 6 Taylor's son shot 25-year-old Abigail Zwerner, a teacher at Richneck Elementary Public School in Newport News, Virginia.

The city prosecutor in Newport News previously said the boy would not be charged in the shooting because 'the prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic.'

It took long enough !

No photo , though .... Hmmm....
M00.

 

[Sundog]

Virginia mom of 6-year-old who shot teacher charged in connection with the shooting

The mom of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his teacher in January is being criminally charged in connection with the shooting, according to the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

www.foxnews.com

The Virginia mom of a 6-year-old charged with shooting his first-grade teacher earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the shooting, the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Monday.


Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, is charged with felony child neglect, and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child.

 

[fred&edna]

The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn also has asked a judge to impanel a special grand jury to continue to investigate any “security issues” that “may have contributed to this shooting,” suggesting that the conduct of administrators or others who allegedly failed to act after being warned the boy had a weapon would be further scrutinized.

“The safety and security of Newport News students is of utmost importance,” Gwynn said in a statement. “The Special Grand Jury will investigate to determine whether additional charges against additional persons are justified by the facts and the law.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/04/10/richneck-elementary-school-shooting-mom-charged/

 

[WingsOverTX]

Virginia mom of 6-year-old who shot teacher charged in connection with the shooting

The mom of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his teacher in January is being criminally charged in connection with the shooting, according to the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

www.foxnews.com

The Virginia mom of a 6-year-old charged with shooting his first-grade teacher earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the shooting, the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Monday.


Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, is charged with felony child neglect, and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child.

Where's a picture of her? Not seeing one in the media coverage, which seems odd.

 

[Sundog]

Sorry, folks, there is already a thread dedicated to this case which I had missed when I started this thread after seeing today's news on the mother being charged by the grand jury. I have asked moderators to delete this thread.

Below is the site for the already-established thread, with news of the grand jury indictment against the mother already posted there.

VA - 6-YEAR-OLD in custody after shooting teacher, Newport News, Jan 2023 #2

And, who could blame anyone for not wanting to teach?! :( Actually, if that is the expectation, teachers need hazardous duty pay, and have the same, exact pension plan and training as police officers. Just saying. Also, in regards to the parents not wanting their child in Special...

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[BetteDavisEyes]

Grand jury indicts the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his Virginia teacher

The Jan. 6 shooting of first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner in Newport News stunned the community when police announced the child's actions were intentional.

www.nbcnews.com

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who seriously wounded his teacher with a gun in January will face charges in the shooting, a local prosecutor in Virginia said Monday.

A grand jury indicted Deja Taylor on charges of felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child, Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn said. The indictment comes a month after Gwynn said he would not seek charges against the student.

"Every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these charges, but our investigation into the shooting continues," Gwynn said in a statement on Monday...

 

[YepperBepper]

Grand jury indicts the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his Virginia teacher

The Jan. 6 shooting of first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner in Newport News stunned the community when police announced the child's actions were intentional.

www.nbcnews.com

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who seriously wounded his teacher with a gun in January will face charges in the shooting, a local prosecutor in Virginia said Monday.

A grand jury indicted Deja Taylor on charges of felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child, Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn said. The indictment comes a month after Gwynn said he would not seek charges against the student.

"Every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these charges, but our investigation into the shooting continues," Gwynn said in a statement on Monday...

Thank you! Just came here to post this.

Interesting. Police continue to look for additional info with possible charges which includes the school's administration. Imho

Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago. Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport News — whose son shot 25-year-old teacher Abby Zwerner during class Jan. 6 — was charged with felony...

news.yahoo.com

 

[Cool Cats]

Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged;

prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

Apr 10, 2023 at 1:56 pm

Mother of 6-year-old Richneck shooter charged; prosecutors look to further investigate security issues

A Newport News grand jury on Monday indicted the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first grade teacher at Richneck Elementary School three months ago. Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, of Newport New…

www.dailypress.com

....Newport News prosecutors have also asked a Circuit Court judge to impanel a

“special grand jury” to “continue the investigation into any security issues that may have contributed to this shooting.”

This could include looking at Richneck administrators, the school system and anyone else.

Such a probe could take months — and could lead to more indictments.

“Their investigation will continue as long as necessary to determine whether others are criminally responsible for the shooting of January 6,”