"Continuing Criminal Probe into 6-Year-Old Shooting of Virginia Teacher"
Authorities in Newport News, Virginia, will investigate potential obstruction of the investigation into the shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student, focusing on missing disciplinary files and evidence. A special grand jury report highlighted security lapses and recommended a criminal investigation of a school district official. The former assistant principal of the school, Ebony Parker, faces charges related to her handling of the incident, and the teacher who was shot has sued the school system and officials for $40 million. The mother of the 6-year-old shooter has been sentenced to prison, and the school district has expressed gratitude for the grand jury's work while emphasizing their commitment to student and staff safety.