Zwerner sustained a gunshot wound to the chest when a 6-year-old student brought a gun into a classroom at Richneck Elementary School and intentionally shot and wounded her, according to police. MORE: Teacher injured in shooting at Virginia elementary school, 6-year-old suspect in custody: PoliceThere was no physical struggle or fight, according to police. Richneck Elementary School has remained closed in the meantime. PHOTO: A sign wishing students a 'Happy New Year' is seen outside Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, on Jan. 7, 2023. Teacher shot by 6-year-old says school was warned 4 times, announces lawsuit originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 25, 2023 13:54 UTC