"Virginia School's Failure to Address 6-Year-Old's Behavior Leads to Teacher Shooting"

A special grand jury report revealed that a 6-year-old student who shot his first-grade teacher at a Virginia elementary school had exhibited violent behavior and should not have been enrolled. The report detailed instances of physical aggression and profanity, including an incident where the child choked his kindergarten teacher. Despite this, the student was not given an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or considered for alternative school placement. The report also highlighted security issues at the school, including the lack of a consistent school resource officer and faulty front door system. The report criticized the school's response to warnings about the child's behavior, including multiple reports of a potential firearm in his possession on the day of the shooting.