Crime & Justice

Alabama Teacher Charged in Hunting Death of 11-Year-Old Boy

‘HORRIBLE ACCIDENT’

Joshua Burks, a former Marine who was on a turkey shoot organized by a wounded veterans organization, is “extremely sorry,” his lawyer says.

GettyImages-1016072062_gfk3v1
Jeff J Mitchell

Alabama police have charged a teacher with reckless manslaughter in the death of an 11-year-old boy killed during a turkey shoot. Joshua Stewart Burks, 35, who is a Marine Corps veteran and amputee, was with the victim and his father on an expedition organized by a group that supports wounded...

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.