MILWAUKEE — The attorneys of the ten-year-old boy who shot and killed his mother are contesting a doctor's report that he's competent to stand trial.
On Friday, the boy's defense team said they disagreed with the medical evaluation and requested a contest date.
Judge Jane Carroll then asked the boy if he believed he was competent. He said yes.
However, after a brief discussion with his attorneys, who said he was confusing competency (a legal finding) and intelligence for his age, he told the judge no, he's not competent.
The 10-year-old, who TMJ4 News is not naming because of a judge's ruling blocking the release of his name, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
He's accused of shooting his mother in the face last November after she woke him up early and refused to buy him a virtual reality headset.
If the case goes to trial in an adult court, he would receive a mandatory life sentence under the intentional homicide count if convicted by a jury.
Last month, the defense said they had reason to believe the boy was not competent to proceed. The court found probable cause and agreed to a doctor's examination.
The court agreed to a date of May 2 for a contested hearing.
