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# Richneck Elementary School

This year

2023

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia charged with child neglect

The woman was also charged by a grand jury with “misdemeanor recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child”.

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Apr 11th 2023, 7:14 AM

Top official at school where teacher was shot by 6-year-old is fired as victim launches lawsuit

Abigail Zwerner survived being shot in the chest and is now recuperating at home, but faces more surgery.

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Jan 26th 2023, 9:00 AM