"One Year Later: Abby Zwerner's Journey of Recovery and Reflection After Richneck School Shooting"
A 6-year-old student shot his teacher, Abigail Zwerner, at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on January 6, 2023. Despite being wounded, Zwerner managed to alert her students to escape. The incident has led to a $40 million lawsuit by Zwerner, negligence lawsuits by seven families, and the ousting of the school superintendent. The shooter's mother was convicted of gun-related charges. The school has since increased security measures, but the traumatic event continues to affect the students and families involved, with many reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.