Police Learn More About Moments Before Shooting

Brazill Claims Gun Accdientaly Went Off

LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- Police and investigators are learning more about the moments before Lake Worth Middle School teacher Barry Grunow was shot on May 26.

Earlier in the week, a teen witness told police that Brazill threatened to shoot a teacher. Another witness said Brazill asked him for a gun.

According to the witness, Brazill was then picked up by a driver in a white car at 10th Street and Barnett Drive.

Investigators found out that the driver of the white car was a Lake Worth Pizza delivery man.

The driver told police that Brazill did not seem upset or angry at the time.

Brazill went to the pizza parlor and then walked to his grandmother's home.

Police said that Brazill allegedly took the gun from the Boynton Beach home of Elmore McCray, his surrogate grandfather.

Boynton Beach Police tell Eyewitness News 25 that they have decided not to file criminal charges against McCray. But sources said that the state attorney's office is still considering this an open case.

Last week, Brazill waived his arraignment and his attorney entered an innocent plea for him. Brazill claims that the gun accidentally went off and shot Grunow in the face.

Previous Stories:

• June 16, 2000: Witnesses Help In School Shooting Case
• June 14, 2000: Slain Teacher May Have Flunked Brazill
• June 13, 2000: Brazill's Parents A No Show In Court
• June 13, 2000: Teen A Man In Grand Jury's Eyes
• June 13, 2000: Brazill Faces Adult Charges
• June 9, 2000: Bush Seeks Benefits For Teachers
• June 5, 2000: Lawyers Say Teen's Gun Accidentally Fired
• May 31, 2000: Police Say Teen Suspect Planned Shooting
• May 30, 2000: Lake Worth Teacher Remembered
• May 28, 2000: 13-Year-Old To Young To Face Death Penalty

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