Teacher apologizes for accidentally firing gun in classroom
SEASIDE, Calif. — A teacher at a Northern California high school has apologized for accidentally firing a gun inside his classroom, causing minor injuries to three students.
Dennis Alexander, who is also an elected member of the Seaside City Council and a reserve officer for a nearby police department, apologized and thanked community members for their support at a council meeting Thursday night, the Monterey Herald newspaper reported .
“I can’t find the words to say how sorry I am for the incident,” he said at the packed meeting attended by about 100 students who supported Alexander.
Students also have organized a petition to keep him on as a teacher. Alexander has been placed on administrative leave from his job at the school and his role at the Sand City Police Department.