Virginia Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old Awarded $10 Million in Landmark Negligence Case

Nov 07, 2025 02:57 am CST

A Virginia jury awarded teacher Abigail Zwerner $10 million after she was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023. The landmark negligence lawsuit found that school administrators ignored warnings about the firearm on campus. Zwerner, who evacuated students despite her injuries, has undergone multiple surgeries while the former assistant principal faces criminal charges.