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Boy With ADHD Shoots Teacher After Feeling 'Ignored,' Mother Claims; Family Unsure How He Accessed Gun

  • A 6-year-old student repeatedly threatened and harmed his teacher before bringing a gun to school and shooting her.
  • The boy's mother said he felt ignored by the teacher and has ADHD, citing these as contributing factors to his actions.
  • It's unclear how the child obtained his mother's legally purchased firearm and brought it to school in his backpack.
  • The teacher warned the school about the boy's behavior and threats before the shooting, filing a $40 million lawsuit in the aftermath.
  • The mother faces criminal charges for neglect and recklessly allowing access to the firearm as the boy remains in his grandfather's custody.
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