In a shocking turn of events, Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, became the scene of a devastating shooting on Monday morning. The incident, which took place just before 11 a.m., has left at least three people dead and six others injured.
Authorities confirmed that a teenage student, armed with a handgun, carried out the shooting at the school, which serves children from kindergarten through high school. The victims include a teacher and a student, both of whom were killed in the attack. Two other students are in critical condition, and four additional students are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, who was also a student at the school, was found dead at the scene, likely from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes reported that law enforcement officers did not fire any shots during the incident. Furthermore, there was no school resource officer present on campus at the time of the shooting.
The news has sent shockwaves through the Madison community, as many grapple with the sheer horror of what transpired. Local officials, including the school’s administration, have expressed their deepest sympathies to the families affected by the tragedy.
"We are doing everything we can to support the families and the school," said Chief Barnes. "This is an incredibly difficult time for the entire community, and we will continue to investigate the circumstances leading to this senseless act of violence."
As the community begins the process of healing, the investigation into the cause of the shooting continue
