Rep. Bobby Scott is hosting a roundtable with community leaders to discuss the recent shooting at Richneck Elementary.
The shooting, which police say involved a 6-year-old student shooting his teacher, has shocked the Newport News community.
We are live-streaming this discussion, in which Rep. Scott plans on meeting with community leaders and experts to discuss "holistic and evidence-based steps that can help protect students, educators, and schools."
After a 6-year-old shot their teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, metal detectors are being put in every school.
Researchers say the money would be better spent on health & wellness resources.
What do you think?
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