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Suspect identified in Madison Christian school shooting
The Madison Police Department said three people are dead, including the shooter, and six others were wounded after a shooting at Madison Abundant Life Christian School on Monday morning, Dec. 16.
MADISON, Wis. - At least three people are dead and others injured after a shooting on Monday at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
What is known about the victims?
Police have confirmed three people were killed in the shooting, including the shooter. The victims were only identified as one teacher and one teenage student, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said.
Another six people were injured in the shooting, Barnes continued. Two of those injured are in the hospital in critical condition and their injuries are "considered life-threatening."
The other four students who were injured were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the victims have been released from the hospital.
It was originally reported that three people were killed in the shooting, but during a news conference on Monday, police erroneously said five people were deceased. A correction was sent via their Facebook page following that news conference, once again confirming three people were killed.
What is known about the shooter?
The shooter was a 15-year-old female student from Abundant Life Christian School. Police have identified her as Natalie Rupnow, who went by the name "Samantha."
She was found deceased at the school. Police said the shooter apparently was dead by suicide when officers arrived.
Police are working to determine Rupnow’s motive. Officers have talked with her family.
What happened?
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Suspected teen shooter identified in latest Madison update
Police said the alleged shooter was identified as 15-year-old female student Natalie Rupnow, who attended Abundant Life Christian School.
A call came into police dispatch for an active shooter at about 10:57 a.m. local time, police said during a news conference on Monday morning.
Barnes said police officers who responded did not fire their weapons.
Investigators believe the shooter used a 9mm pistol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.
Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement.
Avoid the area
For those in the area, roads will be blocked off along 4900 Buckeye Road. Drivers and community members are asked to find alternate routes.
What should parents do?
SSM Health Dean Medical Group East on Stoughton Road is being used as the family reunification center, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.