Criminal Investigation at Virginia School Expands Following Teacher Shooting by 6-Year-Old

The probe into staff misconduct at Richneck Elementary continues, with new charges and ongoing scrutiny of security lapses.

Former assistant principal Ebony Parker faces multiple charges of felony child neglect after failing to act on warnings about the armed student.
A special grand jury report highlights severe security failures at Richneck Elementary, including unaddressed warnings and missing disciplinary records.
The grand jury recommends further investigation into potential obstruction of justice by school officials, amid concerns over missing student files.
Legal experts note a shift towards greater accountability for adults in preventing school violence, with increasing criminal investigations into school staff.
The mother of the 6-year-old shooter has been convicted on multiple counts, underscoring the broader legal repercussions of the incident.