Becky Drury
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I could not get up, defend myself, or protect anyone else. 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.”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Unable to move or defend herself after being shot, Drury said she pretended to be dead to avoid being shot again.
“I want to make sure the events of that day and my actions in particular are reported accurately.”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury said she was sharing her account of the shooting to ensure events were reported accurately.
“What happened in that classroom was unimaginable, and like so many in this community, my heart is broken for everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury thanked her supporters and expressed grief for everyone affected by the shooting that killed three children and a teacher.
“any chance to act.”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury said the gunman shot her before she had any chance to act, contradicting earlier reporting about her actions during the Oct. 15 school shooting.
“I turned to shut the door behind me, but the shooter was already there,”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
In a statement Wednesday, Drury recalled running to see what was happening outside her classroom before spotting the shooter.
“Lying on the floor, I saw that my left hand was almost completely severed from the gunshot, and my other arm was also severely injured,”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury described her injuries from the gunshot, including a nearly severed left hand and a severely injured arm.
“Before I could do anything more, he shot me at close range and I fell to the ground.”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury described being shot at close range after turning to shut her classroom door.
“I know there has been contradictory reporting about my actions that day, but the truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act,”
Becky Drury · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-21
Drury addressed contradictory reporting about her actions during the shooting, stating she was shot before she could respond.