Six year old who allegedly shot teacher in Virginia will not face charges: report

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Authorities in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher will not seek criminal charges against the child, the local prosecutor told NBC News Wednesday, in a decision that was anticipated by legal experts.

Published 3 months ago · Richmond, United States

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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CTV News

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The Independent

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Associated Press News

Report: 6-year-old won't be charged after shooting teacher

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Authorities in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher will not seek criminal charges against the child, the local prosecutor told NBC News Wednesday , in a decision that was anticipated by legal experts.

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abc News

Prosecutor won't charge 6-year-old accused of shooting teacher

A local prosecutor said Wednesday that he does not believe the law supports charging the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting a teacher at his Virginia elementary school.

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