Howard Gwynn Holds Press Conference on Shooting at Richneck Elementary
"What happened, why did it happen, and what can be done to ensure it never happens again . . . I'm sure you looked at this report and saw things that troubled you; we are troubled as well."
Howard Gwynn
Commonwealth's Attorney
“I was appalled,” Gwynn said. “My children went to public schools here. I went to Newport News Public Schools. This lapse in security...anyone who reads that report should say, how could this happen? How could this happen? Anybody in this city should be concerned about it.”
Howard Gwynn
Commonwealth's Attorney
"I want to thank the members of the special grand jury for their dedicated service; they clearly took their job very seriously. I also want to thank Deputies Briggs and Blyth and the Newport News Sheriff's Office who were on-scene within minutes of the first 911 call. I also want to thank Chief Drew and his officers for their immediate and admirable response and investigation as well."
Howard Gwynn
Commonwealth's Attorney
"As recommended by the Special Grand Jury, we will continue to investigate the missing records. We will do that investigation in cooperation with the new school leaders. If the facts and the law justify bringing additional charges, rest assured that we will."
Howard Gwynn
Commonwealth's Attorney
