Abby Zwerner, the former first-grade teacher shot in her classroom by a six-year-old student, described her traumatic experience during court testimony for her $40 million lawsuit. Zwerner, who was shot in the hand and chest, believed she was dying after the incident in January 2023. She has undergone six surgeries and suffers from lasting injuries, including a bullet lodged in her chest.
Zwerner's lawsuit names a former assistant principal, Ebony Parker, who is accused of ignoring multiple warnings about the child's access to a firearm. The shooting shocked the nation and spurred conversations about how children can access guns. Zwerner, who no longer teaches, is now a licensed cosmetologist.
Parker faces an upcoming trial for felony child neglect due to her inaction prior to the shooting, and the child's mother has already been sentenced to prison for related charges. The case continues to highlight the urgent need for addressing gun safety and teacher support in schools.
Zwerner's lawsuit names a former assistant principal, Ebony Parker, who is accused of ignoring multiple warnings about the child's access to a firearm. The shooting shocked the nation and spurred conversations about how children can access guns. Zwerner, who no longer teaches, is now a licensed cosmetologist.
Parker faces an upcoming trial for felony child neglect due to her inaction prior to the shooting, and the child's mother has already been sentenced to prison for related charges. The case continues to highlight the urgent need for addressing gun safety and teacher support in schools.
