UPDATE: Teacher and student among those who died in school shooting in Wisconsin, shooter attended the school
Dec 16, 2024
*Editor's note* - This story has been updated to correct the number of people who died in the shooting. Police 'erroneously' shared that five people died
MONDAY, 12/16/2024 2:50 p.m.
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Nearly four hours after a reported school shooting in southern Wisconsin, officials provided another updated on the situation.
According to authorities, there are three people dead from the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. A teacher and student were among the victims who died.
During the press conference, police announced that six others were injured and two of them are critical and considered life-threatening.
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The shooter was only identified as a teenager who attended the school. Officials said they were not identifying the shooter at this time.
Authorities did not know the motive of the shooting at this time. However, it was mentioned that detectives are working on finding out any information.
The school building was cleared and police did say that there was no threat to the community at this time.
No additional information was provided. Local 5 will continue to update this story as more details are released.
UPDATE: Police say at least three dead in Wisconsin school shooting, suspected shooter was a juvenile
MONDAY, 12/16/2024 12:41 p.m.
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin provided more information regarding the deadly school shooting.
The Madison Police Department held a press conference regarding the reported shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Police Chief Shon Barnes answered questions regarding the incident.
As of this time, three people are dead from the shooting. It was mentioned that the suspected shooter was a student at the school.
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Chief Barnes confirmed that the suspected shooter was among the three dead. The suspected shooter reportedly was found dead inside the building.
The injuries range from minor to life-threatening for those who were injured.
No additional information was provided.
ORIGINAL: Police: Multiple injured after school shooting in Wisconsin, people asked to avoid the area
MONDAY, 12/16/2024, 11:49 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in southern Wisconsin say that multiple people are injured after a shooting incident at a school.
According to the Madison Police Department, on December 16 around 10:57 a.m., there was a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.
Authorities say that multiple injuries are reported and the investigation is active and ongoing. People are asked to avoid the area.
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The release mentions that roads will be blocked off along 4900 Buckeye Road. Drivers and community members are asked to find different routes of travel.
According to its website, the school has about 390 students from kindergarten through high school.
No additional details were provided. Local 5 will update this story as more information is released.