Who is Deja Taylor?

Deja Taylor is a woman who gained notoriety after her 6-year-old child brought a gun to Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia on January 6, 2023, and shot his teacher Abigail Zwerner in the hand and chest during a lesson. Zwerner survived the incident but suffered serious injuries and has since filed a $40 million lawsuit against the school's principals for alleged negligence. Taylor, who was found to be the owner of the gun used in the shooting, has now been charged with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor by a grand jury in Virginia.

Deja Taylor Mother of 6 Year Old Shooter

Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who shot his first-grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia in January, has been indicted on charges of felony child neglect and recklessly leaving a firearm to endanger a child. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office released a statement on Monday stating that the indictment followed a thorough investigation by the police and their office. The boy will not face any criminal charges. The shooting incident left Abigail Zwerner, the teacher, hospitalized with gunshot wounds to her hand and chest. Taylor is expected to turn herself in later this week, according to her family's attorney, James Ellenson. The family has stated that the boy has an acute disability and was unaccompanied on the day of the shooting, despite having a care plan that required a parent to be present with him at school. They have expressed deep regret over their absence on that day.