Abundant Life Christian School shooting

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Abundant Life Christian School shooting
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Location Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Date December 16, 2024 (2024-12-16)
c. 10:57 – 11:05 a.m.[1] (CST)
Target Abundant Life Christian School
Attack type
 School shooting, mass shooting
Weapon 9mm caliber pistol[2]
Deaths 3 (including the perpetrator)
Injured 6
Perpetrator Natalie Lynn “Samantha” Rupnow[3]
Motive Under investigation

On December 16, 2024, a school shooting happened at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.[4] Three people including the perpetrator, identified as 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow,[5] have been confirmed dead with six reportedly injured.[6][1] According to CNN, the shooting is at least the 83rd school shooting in the US in 2024.[2]

School

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Main article: Abundant Life Christian School

The Abundant Life Christian School is a private K–12 school founded in 1978. The main building is located next to the City Church Madison and shares a 28-acre campus with the Campus for Kids Learning Center, an infants through kindergarten center in addition to the church. About 200 families from more than 50 local congregations are enrolled in the school, which had about 390 students enrolled at the time of the shooting. The school is part of the Trailways Conference, an organization which includes other private schools in the area.[7][8] At the time of the shooting the school had cameras installed but no metal detector.[9]

Shooting

The shooting occurred inside of a classroom which was a study hall.[10][11] According to the Madison Police Department, they received a 911 call from a second-grader inside the school at 10:57 a.m. CST.[12][13][14] Law enforcement arrived at the school and found the shooter dead at approximately 11:00 a.m., believed to be from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[15] The suspect was initially reported as a teenage juvenile and a student at the school.[7] None of the responding officers fired their weapons. After an initial sweep of the school, police officials reported that there was no further threat to the public.[8] According to various local news agencies, a public safety alert was sent to nearby phones at around 11:20 a.m.[7]

Aftermath

The SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital – Madison and the UW Health University Hospital said they received patients from the school after the shooting. Chief of Police Shon F. Barnes told the media, "Every child, every person in that building, is a victim and will be a victim forever. These types of trauma don't just go away."[16] The police held a press conference at 9:30 p.m. ET releasing more information about the suspect's identity.[17]

Victims

During an initial news conference, officials from the Madison Police Department reported that the death toll was five people, but later amended their report and said that at least three people, including the suspected shooter were dead. Six people were injured, two critically.[15] Four patients from the shooting were treated at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, according to Lisa Adams, a spokesperson for the hospital. Two of the injured victims were later discharged. The other two patients remained hospitalized but were in stable condition.[18] One of the deceased victims was a student at the school, while the other was a teacher, according to the police chief.[19]

According to Chief Barnes, Natalie Lynn Rupnow was declared dead while being transported to the local hospital. Barnes also said that it seems Rupnow died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office will confirm an official cause of death later.[18]

Perpetrator

A law enforcement official said that the perpetrator was identified as Natalie Lynn "Samantha" Rupnow, a 15-year-old female student at the school.[20]

Alleged manifesto

Reduxx's Anna Slatz allegedly published the shooter's manifesto called "War Against Humanity" which detailed a toxic and abusive relationship with her parents.[21]

Investigation

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives was at the scene following the shooting. A spokesperson said the bureau recovered the 9mm caliber handgun used in the shooting and was running a trace on it.[2] The perpetrator's family cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation.[22]

Chief Barnes said he was aware of a manifesto, claimed to be from the shooter, that has been circulating, but he could not confirm its authenticity.[23]

Responses

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered the United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-mast and released a statement on X shortly after the shooting tweeting that he was closely monitoring the shooting and the community and was praying for the students, educators, and community as they await more information. He said, "We are praying for the kids, educators, and entire Abundant Life school community as we await more information and are grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond."[24]

Wisconsin senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson posted separate statements on social media offering their condolences and prayers to all the victims, and stated they would continue to monitor the situation and assist law enforcement as needed.[25] Shortly after the shooting, the school's Facebook page posted, stating that they had had an active shooter incident and were asking for prayers.[7]

President Joe Bident condemned the incident as "shocking and unconscionable" in a statement. He called on Congress to take immediate action to address gun violence, emphasizing the need for stronger protections for children in schools. He advocated for Congress to pass gun safety laws including universal background checks, a national red flag law in addition to a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.[22]

See also

References

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