Teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins TEN MILLION in civil trial

A jury awarded $10 million to a Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom. The lawsuit, initially seeking $40 million, was filed by Abby Zwerner against former assistant principal Ebony Parker. On January 6, 2023, Zwerner was shot in her Richneck Elementary classroom, with the bullet passing through her hand and into her chest. She sustained serious injuries, including a collapsed lung. After over five hours of deliberation, the jury found Parker liable but awarded a lower amount than Zwerner had requested. The judge must affirm the verdict before Parker is required to pay.