Former Richneck Assistant Principal Charged in 6-Year-Old's Shooting Incident

Former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary School, Ebony Parker, has been indicted on eight counts of child abuse in connection with the shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, alleges that Parker was warned multiple times about the student having a gun but failed to take action. This case is seen as a potential shift in holding school administrators accountable for security lapses leading to shootings, with experts noting a growing willingness to pursue criminal prosecutions for such failures. The shooting at Richneck Elementary School in January 2023 resulted in serious injuries to the teacher and has led to significant changes in school leadership.