Key takeaways:
- Briana Foster Newton, the former principal of Richneck Elementary School, was unaware that a 6-year-old student had a gun on campus the day he allegedly shot a teacher.
- The shooting has sparked controversy in the weeks since, with school officials leaving their posts in the face of a potential lawsuit.
- The incident has highlighted the need for improved safety measures in schools and the importance of ensuring that administrators are aware of any potential risks.
On Thursday, an attorney for Briana Foster Newton, the former principal of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, said that her client was unaware that a 6-year-old student had a gun on campus the day he allegedly shot a teacher.
During a brief news conference, Pamela J. Branch, Newton’s attorney, said that Newton was not informed by any other administrators of warnings that the student may have brought a gun on campus. Newton was reassigned after the shooting, which occurred on January 6th, but the district would not confirm where she was reassigned to.
The shooting has sparked controversy in the weeks since, with school officials leaving their posts in the face of a potential lawsuit. The 6-year-old student allegedly shot his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, inside a classroom.
The incident has raised questions about school safety and the effectiveness of the district’s leadership. The district has yet to comment on the specifics of the shooting or the reassignment of Newton.
It is unclear if any further action will be taken in response to the shooting. However, the incident has highlighted the need for improved safety measures in schools and the importance of ensuring that administrators are aware of any potential risks.
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