Despite getting shot, teacher Abby Zwerner was the last to leave the classroom after making sure her students exited safely.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Authorities gave an update Monday on the shooting of a Newport News, Virginia, teacher by a 6-year-old student.
Drew said the teacher took a defensive position by raising her hand. The single bullet went through her hand and entered her chest. Drew said officers at the school recovered a shell casing, a backpack, and a cellphone, as well as the 9mm handgun used in the shooting.Drew said teacher Abby Zwerner's condition is improving.Drew said surveillance video showed her students running out of the classroom into other classrooms after the shooting took place.
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