Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner shares her recovery journey after being shot by student.

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Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner shares her recovery journey after being shot by student.
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A first-grade teacher in Virginia, Abigail Zwerner, was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom. Despite being seriously wounded, she quickly collected the other children and ushered them to safety. Zwerner is undergoing physical therapy and is uncertain whether her hand will function as it once had. A lawyer representing Zwerner said she expects to file a lawsuit in two weeks after she sent the Newport News school board an intent-to-sue notice almost three weeks after the shooting. Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn said he wouldn't seek charges against the 6-year-old given that a child that young wouldn't have the competency to understand the legal system or adequately assist an attorney.

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