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Virginia mom of 6-year-old who shot teacher charged in connection with the shooting

The mom of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his teacher in January is being criminally charged in connection with the shooting, according to the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

The Virginia mom of a 6-year-old charged with shooting his first-grade teacher earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the shooting, the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Monday.

Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, is charged with felony child neglect, and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm so as to endanger a child. 

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Newport News prosecutors have asked a Circuit Court judge to impanel a "special grand jury" to "continue the investigation into any security issues that may have contributed to this shooting."

The continued investigation could possibly lead to more indictments. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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