A U.S. elementary school teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student has been awarded $10 million in compensation following a court settlement.
The teacher, identified as Abigail Zwerner, was seriously injured in January 2023 when the child brought a handgun to Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, and opened fire during class.
Zwerner filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging negligence and failure to act despite multiple warnings that the student posed a threat.
In the ruling, the court found that school officials ignored repeated concerns raised by staff members prior to the shooting.
Zwerner’s legal team said the verdict sends a clear message about the importance of protecting educators and enforcing school safety protocols.
The school district has not indicated whether it plans to appeal the decision.
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