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The Guardian - US
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Martin Pengelly and agencies

Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old sues school officials for $40m

Abby Zwerner underwent four surgeries after being shot in the chest and hand as she sat at a reading table at Richneck elementary school in January.
Abby Zwerner underwent four surgeries after being shot in the chest and hand as she sat at a reading table at Richneck elementary school in January. Photograph: NBC's Today show

The Virginia teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student has filed a $40m negligence lawsuit against school district officials.

Abigail Zwerner, 25, alleges that administrators ignored requests to search the pupil for a handgun and warnings that he was in a “violent mood”.

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