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Teacher Abigail Zwerner testifies after being shot by 6-year-old at Newport News school

Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News

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Abigail Zwerner, a former Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old student, testified that she believed she was dying after the attack and described ongoing physical and emotional struggles. She is suing former assistant principal Ebony Parker for negligence, claiming warnings about the student were ignored. The case highlights issues of school safety and administrative responsibility.

Mother of 6-year-old school shooter surrenders on child neglect charge.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WAVY.com

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The mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher at Richneck Elementary in January has turned herself in after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of felony child neglect and misdemeanor recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child. The child is not expected to face charges. A special jury has been appointed to investigate current or former Newport News Public Schools employees following the shooting.