Police allege 13-year-old shot middle-school teacher

Police allege a 13-year-old boy shot a middle-school teacher using his father's gun, according to Law&Crime. The boy asked officers, "Is he dead?" after the shooting, police report. Police also report the boy apologized after the incident. His twin brother was reportedly present in the classroom when the shooting occurred.

For Indian-origin families in the U.S., this incident underscores the need to stay alert to local emergency communications and reunification instructions.