First Grade Teacher Shot 6-Year-Old After Altercation In Classroom

A first-grader in 6th grade at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot a teacher Friday afternoon after an altercation in the classroom, authorities said. She was left with “life-threatening” Injuries and renewed calls from parents for better classroom safety and oversight 

The 6-year-old boy shoots 30-year-old Abigail Zwerner, a first-grade teacher Richneck Elementary School. She It was rushed to Riverside Regional Medical Center Following the incident, patients sustained life-threatening injuries.

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Abby Zwerner The abdomen was shot. Friday A 6-year-old student brought a gun to school. The A teacher aged 30 years remained in critical condition up to the end. Saturday morning when she was told by police that she was in “stable” Following the altercation, condition
(Facebook/Abby Zwerner)

Police Respond to a Shooting at Richneck Elementary School, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 Newport News, Virginia.
(Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot (via AP)

Before Friday’s Incident at Richneck Elementary School there were shootings There are two other schools in the vicinity. Newport News Public Schools system that has shaken the community for the past 17 months.

In September 2021: A 16-year-old shot several shots in a busy hallway within. Heritage High School Two 17-year olds were injured in an accident at lunchtime

In December 2021, 18-year-old Demari Batten 17-year-old girl shot and killed Justice Dunham In the parking lot of Menchville High School After a football match, you can also enjoy the Newport News Public Schools system.

According To the district’s website. Newport News Public Schools The school has 26,500 students and comprises 24 elementary schools, seven middle and five high schools. Richneck Elementary School About 550 students are in kindergarten through fifth grade.

In A press conference Friday, superintendent of Newport News Public Schools, Dr. George Parker said, “We need to keep guns out of the hands of our young people.”

Some We agreed and asked the federal government and state to pass stricter gun laws to keep guns out of the hands of children. 

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Others called for metal detectors to be placed in schools and for law enforcement personnel to be inside schools. They also requested that students bring clear backpacks to school.  

“How many shootings and incidents does it take to start using metal detectors at every school, every entrance, every day, 24/7 with no exceptions.” Riri Mimi wrote. “Issue a clear backpack policy AND put armed school resource officers in EVERY school.”

“What’s your plan to stop this drama? Put Metal Detectors in school!!!!” Hanan DaoudAccording to a mother of children living in the school district:

A shooting in a class Richneck Elementary School In Newport News, Virginia, was on Friday Officials responded to an altercation between students and teachers.
(Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot (via AP)

Richneck Elementary School will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as a result of the latest shooting.

Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew With Zwerner and her family Saturday According to a police release, it was morning Saturday afternoon.

“She has improved and is currently listed in stable condition,” The statement was made by police. “Because of the ongoing nature of the investigation, we will not be releasing any further information at this time.”

Richneck Principal Briana Foster Newton In a statement “My heart is aching for our school community. The tragic event that occurred on Friday impacts all of us deeply,” He said. “My thoughts and prayers remain with our teacher who was seriously injured, and our students and our staff, who are dealing with the aftereffects of this tragedy.”

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On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed His condolences to Newport News Sayings of the community “My administration has offered assistance in response to the shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News and stand at the ready to help in any way we can. I am continuing to monitor the situation and am praying for the continued safety of all students and the community.” 

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