Competency hearing rescheduled for 10-year-old who allegedly shot mother in the face

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It was a short court hearing for the 10-year-old who allegedly shot his mother in the face and killed her on Nov. 21, 2022.

At the end of January, the boy's attorney asked for a competency evaluation which the judge granted.

On Monday, the competency hearing was adjourned as the attorney said they did not have enough time to go through the entire evaluation with the boy.

The 10-year-old has been charged as an adult with first-degree intentional homicide.

According to a criminal complaint, the boy originally told police he got a gun from his mom's bedroom and that it accidentally went off. It said the boy then told investigators he was aiming at her.

The child's attorney said the criminal complaint is not accurate.

The 10-year-old remains in juvenile custody under a $50,000 bond.

The hearing to go over the evaluation is scheduled for Feb. 17 at 1:45 p.m.

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