Monday marks the second anniversary of the shooting at Richneck Elementary School, where a 6-year-old student shot and seriously injured his teacher, Abby Zwerner.
Two years later, Zwerner is struggling to move on, one of her attorneys told News 3 in an interview.
It was Jan. 6, 2023 when Zwerner was at her classroom’s reading table when a first grade student pulled out a gun and shot her.
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The bullet passed through her hand, pierced her chest, and caused significant injuries, including a collapsed lung.
In an interview with News 3 anchor Jessica Larche last year, Zwerner talked about the impact the shooting has had on her.
“This past year has definitely changed me. I was diagnosed with PTSD, my anxiety has raised, my depression has raised, and that really takes a toll on me emotionally,” she said.
Now, two years later, Zwerner continues to grapple with the lasting impacts of that day.