An individual described by officials as a teenage student at Abundant Life Christian School opened fire on Monday, killing a teacher and a student at a private school in Wisconsin.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes told reporters that the alleged shooter was deceased and six people were injured.
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What we know about the shooting is as follows:
When did the shooting happen?
At 10:57 a.m., authorities were called to Abundant Life Christian School, which is located east of Madison’s downtown, in response to a report of an active shooter, according to Barnes. “Abundant Life made the 911 call,” he stated.
According to Barnes, officers had been preparing for such situations at the time of the incident.
According to him, what started out as a training day turned into a reality.
Where did the shooting happen?
Established in 1978, the private school, located east of Madison’s downtown, educates about 335 students in kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
Barnes stated that it is unclear whether the shooting took place in a hallway or a classroom, but it was limited to a single area.
According to him, the crime site was still under lockdown.
Who are the victims?
According to Barnes, a teacher and a teenage pupil were shot and killed. He hasn’t given any more information about them.
According to him, four of the injured pupils were recuperating from non-life-threatening wounds, while two of them are in critical condition.
Who is the shooter?
Barnes determined that the alleged shooter was an Abundant Life youngster. He did not identify the victim, nor did he offer a cause of death or a potential explanation for the gunshot on Monday.
According to the chief, the shooter was already dead when the police arrived. Barnes stated that a handgun had been found at the school, but he gave no further information on the weapon.
How are officials responding?
President Joe Biden pushed Congress to enact gun reform laws, such as universal background checks and prohibitions on assault rifles and magazines with a large capacity, just hours after the shooting.
“From Newtown to Uvalde, Parkland to Madison, to so many other shootings that don t receive attention it is unacceptable that we are unable to protect our children from this scourge of gun violence,” Biden said in a statement. “We cannot continue to accept it as normal.”
“More school shootings and more children killed result from prayers and thoughts that go unanswered. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis, stated that our elected authorities must take more action. He also gave the address of a reunification site and a phone number for those in need.
“My condolences and prayers for all the victims of the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School,” said Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis.
He went on to say that he would keep a careful eye on the situation.
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