Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted

The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges. 

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses school administrators of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings on the day of the shooting that the boy had a gun and was in a “violent mood."

Firefighters rescue man pinned underneath 2,000-pound safe

First responders said the man became pinned underneath the safe after it had fallen while being unloaded.

Sheriff: Naked woman shot after attacking homeowner with frying pan

Authorities in Virginia said the woman broke into the home and wouldn't leave the property after the homeowner pushed her out.

Feds wants funds seized from man convicted in 2017 Charlottesville car attack

James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of running over a counter-protestor during the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Virginia school principal, assistant principal depart after 6-year-old shoots teacher

The principal and assistant principal of a Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher are leaving the school in the latest shake up related to the shooting.

Lawyer: Gun used by 6-year-old who shot teacher was ‘secured’

A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.

Shooting by 6-year-old in Virginia raises complex cultural questions

A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.

Police: Single bullet struck teacher's hand, chest after 6-year-old opened fire

Newport News authorities said Monday that a wounded elementary school teacher helped usher other students out of her classroom after a 6-year-old boy intentionally shot her last week. 

UVA awards posthumous degrees to football players killed in shooting

The University of Virginia is awarding undergraduate degrees to the three students killed on campus during the Nov. 13 shooting.