NORFOLK, Va. — A man who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Norfolk appeared before a judge on Thursday morning.
Albert Sutton faces an involuntary manslaughter charge and a reckless use of a gun charge. On September 3, detectives said Sutton was spending time with a group of teenagers, including Amir Burnett, at the Crown Point Townhomes, when he showed them his gun.
Sutton allegedly admitted to police that when he tried putting the gun away, a round went off, hitting Burnett in the torso. The Norview Middle School student died later at the hospital.
At Thursday's court hearing, a judge granted Sutton a competency evaluation to see if he can stand trial. Authorities are also waiting for the medical report on Burnett's death to be released.
Sutton remains in custody without bond. His next court hearing is planned for December 13.
