Teacher injured in elementary school shooting says she played dead after being shot

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Oregon Elementary School Shooting Survivor Says She Played Dead After Being Shot

A teacher who was critically injured in a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Oregon says she pretended to be dead after being shot in her classroom, hoping the gunman would not shoot her again.

Becky Drury described the terrifying moments after she was wounded, explaining that her injuries left her unable to get up, fight back, or protect anyone else.

“I could not get up, defend myself, or protect anyone else,” Drury said. “So, I did the only thing I could do, which was to pretend to be dead in the hope he would not shoot me again.”

Her account offers a chilling glimpse into the fear and split-second decisions faced by people caught in a school shooting. Unable to move, Drury said she believed pretending to be dead was her best chance of surviving.

The shooting left the school community grieving and raised renewed concerns about the safety of students and educators. For survivors, the consequences of such violence can extend far beyond the immediate injuries, with the emotional impact often lasting long after the scene has been secured.

Drury’s account highlights the extraordinary circumstances teachers can face while simply trying to do their jobs. As the community continues to cope with the tragedy, her words provide a deeply personal perspective on the experience of surviving gun violence in a classroom.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of those involved and the status of the investigation, should be confirmed through official statements as further details become available.

Source: ABC7