NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Virginia public school system is set to decide the fate of its superintendent on Wednesday evening, after police say a 6-year-old student brought a gun into the classroom and intentionally shot his teacher.
The Newport News School Board has called a special meeting for Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET to vote on a separation agreement with Newport News Public Schools Superintendent George Parker III and the appointment of an interim superintendent.
About 16 to 20 students were in the classroom at the time of the shooting and none of them were physically injured, according to police. Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew has called Zwerner a"hero" who"saved lives." He told reporters that the teacher has repeatedly asked how her students are doing.
The investigation into the incident, including a motive, is ongoing and no one has been charged so far. Richneck Elementary School has remained closed in the meantime. When asked for comment, a police spokesperson told ABC News:"We have determined through our investigation that a school employee was notified of a possible firearm at Richneck Elementary before the shooting occurred. The Newport News Police Department was not notified of this information prior to the incident. I cannot release any further information at this time because of the ongoing investigation.
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