Milwaukee boy accused of killing mom, competency evaluation ordered

MILWAUKEE - The 10-year-old Milwaukee boy charged with shooting and killing his mother over a virtual reality headset will be seen by a psychologist, the court ruled Friday, Jan. 27.

"(He) does not understand what is going on and may not be able to assist in his defense, so we are asking for a competency evaluation," Defense Attorney Angela Cunningham told Judge Jane Carroll.

Prosecutors did not object to a psychologist evaluating the boy, who FOX6 News is not naming due to a court order from the judge. It has not yet been decided whether he will be tried as an adult.

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Although not pictured on camera, the boy was holding onto a stuffed animal in court while the judge explained to him what's next.

"Dr. Gust Brye is going to come and talk to you at detention. She’s going to ask you a bunch of questions and go over a bunch of things with you, so she’s very nice. You will like her," Carroll said.

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The boy was charged in November 2022. Prosecutors said he told police his mom would not let him have a virtual reality headset, and he got the gun because he was mad at her. 

The boy's bail remains at $50,000. The competency evaluation is due Feb. 13.