Two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, according to CNN, citing officials. The juvenile suspect in the shooting was found dead at the scene, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. The suspect is believed to be a student at the school.
At least seven people were taken to local hospitals following the shooting, fire chief Chris Carbon confirmed. The fire department responded at 10:57 am local time, dispatching five engine companies, four ladder companies, and 15 ambulances, as reported by CNN.
“Six other people were injured, two students are now in critical condition in the hospital, and these injuries are considered life-threatening injuries,” Barnes said. “Four students are also at other area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.”
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The injured were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital and the University of Wisconsin hospitals. Four people were taken to St. Mary’s, while three others were sent to the University of Wisconsin hospitals, Carbon said.
Police medics were conducting training about three miles away when they received the call and responded immediately. “They left the training center immediately and came down here — and doing in real time what they were actually practicing for,” Barnes said.
The Abundant Life Christian School posted a message on Facebook, stating, “Prayers Requested! Today, we had an active shooter incident at ALCS. We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as we are able. Please pray for our Challenger Family.”
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway expressed grief over the incident, saying, “This is an incredibly sad day for our community.” She reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat, adding, “The entire community has been impacted by this tragic incident.”
Rhodes-Conway also emphasized the need for stronger measures to prevent gun violence. “I am on record that I think we need to do better in our country and our community to prevent gun violence. And I hoped that this day would never come in Madison,” she said during a press briefing. “It is not something that any mayor, any fire chief, any police chief, any person in public office ever wants to have to deal with,” she added, as quoted by CNN.
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