04-20-2011, 02:17 PM
The boy who brought the gun to kindergarten could face disciplinary action including being sent to an alternative school for up to 180 days.
Houston police spokesman Victor Senties said it was too early in the investigation to say if any charges would be filed. Officers have declined to discuss the case.
Texas law is clear: having a gun within a child's reach is a crime. The 6-year-old may not face criminal charges, but the school district has a zero-tolerance policy and he will likely be sent to one of the district's alternative education schools.
A parent or a guardian of the student may now face felony charges.
"You keep loaded guns around where children can get them, it's not just a tragedy waiting to happen, it's criminal responsibility on your behalf, as well," said KHOU Legal Expert Gerald Treece.
Houston police spokesman Victor Senties said it was too early in the investigation to say if any charges would be filed. Officers have declined to discuss the case.
Texas law is clear: having a gun within a child's reach is a crime. The 6-year-old may not face criminal charges, but the school district has a zero-tolerance policy and he will likely be sent to one of the district's alternative education schools.
A parent or a guardian of the student may now face felony charges.
"You keep loaded guns around where children can get them, it's not just a tragedy waiting to happen, it's criminal responsibility on your behalf, as well," said KHOU Legal Expert Gerald Treece.