Teacher shot by 6-year-old known as devoted to students
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January 9, 2023
Billy Schuerman, Associated Press
Police respond to a shooting at Richneck Elementary School, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Newport News, Va.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia teacher who authorities say was shot by a 6-year-old student is known as a hard-working educator who is devoted to her students and enthusiastic about the profession that runs in her family, according to fellow teachers and city officials.
John Eley III, a former member of the Newport News School Board, identified the first-grade teacher as Abby Zwerner, 25. Zwerner was shot Friday at Richneck Elementary School, authorities said.
Shortly after the shooting, police said Zwerner had life-threatening injuries, but she has improved and was listed in stable condition at a local hospital.
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