Mayor Calls for Action After Six-Year-Old Shoots Teacher in School Shooting

 The shooting of a teacher by a six-year-old student at a elementary school in Anytown, USA has been called a "red flag" by Mayor Jane Smith. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sparked outrage and calls for action to address gun violence in schools.

According to police, the child was able to access a firearm that had been left unsecured in their home. The child then brought the gun to school and fired it in a classroom, striking the teacher in the shoulder. The teacher is expected to recover, but the incident has left the community shaken.

Mayor Smith held a press conference on Wednesday, calling the shooting a "tragedy" and a "wake-up call" for the need for stronger gun control measures. "This should not be happening in our schools, or anywhere else," Smith said. "We must do everything in our power to prevent these tragedies from occurring again."

The mayor called for stricter laws on gun storage and for more funding for mental health resources in schools. She also urged parents to be vigilant about securing firearms in their homes.

The child involved in the shooting has been taken into custody and is receiving mental health evaluation. The incident remains under investigation.