Abi Zwerner

Abi Zwerner is a former elementary school teacher who gained national attention after being shot by her six-year-old student in Newport News, Virginia, in January 2023. The incident left her with serious injuries and prompted her to file a lawsuit against the school and its administration for negligence. Zwerner was awarded $10 million in damages by a U.S. court, highlighting issues of gun safety and school security in the United States.