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Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting recounts being shot, pretending to be dead to survive
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Becky Drury, a 54-year-old teacher wounded in the Oregon elementary school shooting on October 15, shared a statement describing how she was shot before having any chance to act.
- Drury recounted spotting the gunman outside her classroom, attempting to shut the door, but being shot at close range before she could react.
- She suffered serious injuries, including a nearly severed left hand and damage to her other arm, and pretended to be dead to avoid further harm.
- The shooting resulted in the deaths of three children, a 25-year-old teacher, and injuries to another student; the 16-year-old gunman was fatally shot by an armed bystander after being tackled by another teacher.
- Drury emphasized the importance of accurately reporting her actions during the incident and expressed gratitude for community support while mourning the tragedy.
