WISCONSIN — The One in Five Foundation for Kids announced a national award for heroism for the unidentified second-grader on Tuesday who made a 911 call during a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday. 

The Madison Police Chief, however, in a press conference Tuesday afternoon, corrected an error saying that it was actually a second-grade teacher, not a student, that made the heroic 911 call. 

The foundation said in an update release that it will honor that teacher with the "Abby Zwerner Hero Teacher Award," which is hamed after a Virginia elementary school teacher that was shot by a student at Richneck Elementary School.

The foundation said it also still plans to award a second grade student at the school for "bravery." It did not indicate further what role that second-grader took on during the shooting.


What You Need To Know

  • The One in Five Foundation for Kids announced a national award for heroism for the unidentified second-grader on Tuesday who made a 911 call during a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday
  • The Madison Police Chief, however, in a press conference Tuesday afternoon, corrected an error saying that it was actually a second-grade teacher, not a student, that made the heroic 911 call
  • Now, the foundation says it will honor the teacher who made the call with an award and also a second grade student

  • The One in Five Foundation for Kids is a nonprofit that was formed following the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting in May 2022 

The One in Five Foundation for Kids is a nonprofit that was formed following the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting in May 2022. 

The initial award was announced following nominations the nonprofit says were immediately submitted by parents and students from the private Christian school.

On Monday, Dec. 16, a 15-year-old female student killed another teenage student and a teacher, according to police. The shooter is also deceased. Another six people were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from “minor” to “life-threatening,” police said.

Those receiving awards for their bravery would join others across the U.S. who have received recognition through the Uvalde nonprofit.

Casey Orloski of Ohio recently got a student heroism award after reporting a bullet in his school’s bathroom. The Nashville Police Department also received one for their response to the Covenant School shooting.

Officials had said the award presentation ceremony would be planned for the “near future” and that they reached out to school and city officials to coordinate the details.