Here’s everything we know about the Madison (Wisconsin) Christian school shooting that left two people dead and several wounded

2 dead and several others injured in the Madison Christian school shooting in Wisconsin.

On December 16, 2024, one of the saddest shootings occurred at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two victims, a teacher and a student, injuring several others. The incident has sent shockwaves within the community, raising questions about school safety and gun violence in high urgency.

The shooting occurred just after 10 a.m. during a study hall session. The shooter, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, opened fire with a handgun inside the school. Initial reports indicated she killed a teacher and a fellow student before turning the gun on herself, dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to the reports, the shooting was confined to a single classroom full of students from different grades. Chaotic scenes were reported where witnesses said they heard the gunshots echoing down the hallway along with screaming. Even a second-grade student called the emergency number 911, which shows the extent of the horror.

Victims and injuries

The victims included a teacher and a teenage student, whose identities have not been released. In addition to the deaths, six people were injured in the attack. Two students are in critical condition and considered life-threatened while four others had non-life-threatening injuries.

The school has approximately 420 students from kindergarten through 12th grade which makes this shooting extremely traumatic for families and the greater community.

Shooter’s background

Natalie Rupnow allegedly attended Abundant Life Christian School, which in and of itself raises a red flag considering the small number of school shootings committed by females, this was only the ninth recorded case of a school shooting committed by a female since 1999.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said there were no contacts with law enforcement by Rupnow that would have suggested a problem leading up to this horrible incident. Investigators are now researching her social media and other writings to gain an understanding of her mindset before the shooting.

Investigation and motive

As investigations continue, no definite motive for Rupnow has been found by authorities. “It seems there were potentially multiple, different factors influencing her decision to carry out the attack,” Chief Barnes said. The police want anyone to come forward with any information about what happened and any “indicators or signs that something like this might occur.”

This too is muddled by the very fact that Rupnow’s parents are cooperating with the police but at the very same time grieving their daughter. They have spoken of their devastation regarding what happened.

Community response

Praises and condolences have been extended throughout the city of Madison because of the incident. The mayor among other leaders, Satya Rhodes-Conway, has called for the respect of the victims’ families at this time. There are memorials placed at the school as community members bring flowers and other tributes for those who suffered in this tragedy..

President Joe Biden called the shooting “shocking and unconscionable,” demanding “immediate action” on gun control measures such as universal background checks and red flag laws. This incident builds upon an alarming trend of incidents of gun violence in American schools, which has only increased over recent years.

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