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

Abby Zwerner, 25, files negligence lawsuit against Newport News school board and former superintendent and school leadership

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”.

Associated Press contributed reporting