Deja Taylor sat down with ABC News and blamed her 6-year-old son shooting his teacher on his ADHD, saying he “doesn’t sit still ever.” She pointed the finger at the teacher, claiming her son “accidentally” knocked the phone out of her hand and got suspended for it.
The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, took a bullet to the hand and chest and needed multiple surgeries.
**Bodycam footage has been released showing the aftermath of the shocking 2023 Virginia school shooting involving a 6-year-old student who shot his teacher.**
The case sparked nationwide debate over school safety, firearm access, parental responsibility, and how warning signs involving children should be addressed.The child’s mother has spoken about her son’s ADHD diagnosis and behavioral difficulties. However, ADHD itself should not be blamed as the cause of violent behavior. Experts stress that incidents like this are complex and can involve many different factors.
The teacher survived the shooting, but the incident left lasting physical and emotional consequences. The release of the footage is once again raising an important question: **How did such a young child gain access to a firearm, and could the tragedy have been prevented?**
The case continues to fuel debate about secure firearm storage and protecting children from dangerous situations.
