JUST IN: The teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom earlier this month intends to file a lawsuit against the school board, her lawyer says, alleging the shooting could have been prevented by school administrators.
A sign wishing students a"Happy New Year" is seen outside Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on Jan. 7, 2023.Abigail Zwerner, the teacher who was shot by a student in a classroom in Newport News, Virginia, earlier this month intends to file a lawsuit against the school board, her lawyer said Wednesday, alleging the shooting could have been prevented by school administrators.
Toscano revealed new details about the events leading up to the shooting, alleging that school administration was warned that the student had a gun with him at school and had threatened people several times the day of the shooting, but school administrators took no action. At 12:30 p.m. a teacher told a school administrator she searched the 6-year-old's backpack for a gun and told the administration that she believed the boy put the gun in his pocket before going outside for recess. The administrator downplayed the report and responded that the boy has little pockets, according to Toscano.
Messages of support for teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6 year old student, grace the front door of Richneck Elementary School, Jan. 9, 2023, in Newport News, Va.The press conference came hours before the Virginia public school system is set to decide the fate of its superintendent. Police said Zwerner was giving class instruction that afternoon when the student pointed the gun at her and fired one round. The teacher took a defensive position, raising her hand. The bullet went through her hand and into her chest, police said.
Police said responding officers found a school employee physically restraining the 6-year-old suspect in the classroom. The boy allegedly hit the school employee before officers took him into custody. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital for evaluation, police said.Since then, a temporary detention order has been obtained and the child is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility, according to police.
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