Developing: Deadly Mass Shooting at Wisconsin Christian School
A tragic incident occurred at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison,Wisconsin,on Monday morning,resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries after a shooting. initially, police reported five deaths, including one child, with at least seven others injured. However, the death toll was later updated to three. The suspected shooter, identified as a juvenile, was also among the deceased. madison Police Chief Shon Barnes expressed that it was a heartbreaking day for both the local community and the nation, confirming that the shooter was a student at the school.
The shooting took place around 11 a.m., prompting a public safety alert shortly after. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, and various police agencies responded to the scene. The school, which serves approximately 390 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, issued a statement requesting prayers and emphasizing their ongoing response to the incident. As authorities work to notify victims’ families, the identities of those affected remain undisclosed. Local officials, including Governor Tony Evers and Senator Ron Johnson, have extended their condolences and support to the community during this difficult time.
Multiple people are dead after shots rang out Monday morning at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin.
The shooting took place at the Abundant Life Christian School at about 11 a.m. Monday, according to WMTV-TV.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes originally reported there were five deaths, including one child. At least seven other people were injured.
Since then, WMTV has updated the death count to three.
#BREAKING reports of a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. We just arrived on the scene. pic.twitter.com/fJwzViL051
— Tim Elliott (@TheTimReport) December 16, 2024
The suspected shooter, a juvenile, is also among the dead, police said, according to ABC.
“Today is a sad, sad, day,” Barnes said, according to NBC. “Not just for Madison, but for our entire country.”
“We believe the shooter was a student at the school, yes,” the chief later confirmed when asked, according to CNN.
Barnes said police did not fire a shot, according to WMTV.
A public safety alert went out at about 11:20 a.m.
A neighbor of the school said she heard gunshots.
About 390 students attend the school, which goes from kindergarten through 12th grade, according to ABC.
“Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS. We are in the midst of following up. We will information as we are able,” the school posted on its Facebook page.
Names of the victims were not released.
“I’m not going to give any information about who the victims are, whether they’re students, staff or parents, because we need to make sure that we can notify people,” Barnes said, according to CNN.
Multiple police agencies responded to the incident.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said he was following the incident, according to ABC.
“My sincere condolences and prayers for all the victims of the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School. I will continue to closely monitor the situation,” he wrote.
“I am closely monitoring the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. We are praying for the kids, educators, and entire Abundant Life school community as we await more information and are grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond,” Gov. Tony Evers said.
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