Live updates: 3 people killed in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
Dec 16, 2024
Three people are dead and six are injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, police said.Among those killed are the suspected shooter, a teacher, and a student, according to the Madison Police Department (MPD), who provided the update at a press conference Monday afternoon.Latest updates:5:43 p.m Madison police say reunification has been completed for students and families; did not confirm the age or gender of the suspected shooter.The Madison Police Department says reunification has been completed for students and families at Abundant Life Christian School, according to a press conference held to update the public on the shooting.Police also confirmed that an investigation in a Madison neighborhood on the citys north sidewhere a neighbor reported hearing flash bangs and seeing police with long guns between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.is related to the school shooting investigation.During the update, police did not confirm the age or gender of the suspected shooter. Reunification for staff members is still underway, according to police.They plan to hold another press conference at 8:30 p.m.4:06 p.m. AP reports the suspected shooter was a 17-year-old female studentA law enforcement official told the Associated Press that the suspected shooter was a 17-year-old female student.4:01 p.m. President Joe Biden releases a statement, calling for Congress to pass gun safety lawsPresident Joe Biden issued a statement expressing shock and offering prayers for all victims, both those killed and injured. He also said his team had reached out to local officials to offer further support.In his statement, Biden called on Congress to pass gun safety laws.Congress must pass commonsense gun safety laws: universal background checks, a national red flag law, a ban on assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines, Biden said in a statement Monday. We can never accept senseless violence that traumatizes children, their families, and tears entire communities apart.4 p.m. TMJ4 is following an active police investigation in a Madison neighborhood on the citys north side.A neighbor, who spoke with TMJ4 off camera, said they heard flash bangs and saw police with long guns between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.Its unclear if the investigation is related to the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. TMJ4 has spoken with the MPD officers on the scene of the investigation, but they have not provided any information. 2:30 p.m. - Madison Police Department shares update; three dead, six injured, suspected shooter was a teenage student who attended the schoolSix others were injured, including two students who are in critical condition at a hospital, police said.The other four injured individuals, all students, are hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.Police said the suspected shooter was a teenage student who attended the school. Their age and gender were not released. The school has been cleared, and police said there is no ongoing threat, that the shooter was dead upon their arrival, and that no officers fired their weapons. The motivation for the shooting remains unclear. 2:30 p.m. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers weighs inMilwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers also weighed in on the tragedy at a Milwaukee Bucks press conference, expressing his frustration.Just a shame that this just keeps happening, Rivers said. Kids cant go to school safe and it just seems like we dont do anything about it.1:53 p.m Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls for legislative changeMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson also joined the conversation, sharing a heartfelt message on social media, expressing grief over the tragedy and calling for legislative change.Legislators at the state Capitol and at the U.S. Capitol have to stop wringing their hands, Johnson said in a post on X. There are changes they can make that will help reduce gun violence in schools.12:16 p.m. Governor Tony Evers issues statement, orders flags to be flown at half-staffGovernor Tony Evers released a statement on X saying he's "closely monitoring the incident" and that he's "praying for the kids, educators, and entire Abundant Life school community."Evers is ordering the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, Dec. 22.12 p.m. - Reunification area for families established, officers ask people to avoid the area of East Buckeye Road. Authorities are ensuring all students are accounted for and reunited with their families. Police say that the SSM Health/Dean Clinic on Stoughton Road will be used as a reunification area for families, according to WMTV. In response to its use as a reunification center, leaders with the clinic have chosen to end all operations for the day. Staff will reach out to patients to reschedule appointments. Officers are asking people to avoid the area of East Buckeye Road.10:57 a.m. Officers dispatched to Abundant Life Christian SchoolOfficers were dispatched at 10:57 a.m. Leaders with MPD say officers arrived at 11 a.m.MPD Chief Shon Barnes says his officers train on these types of scenarios almost every quarter and had their most recent training about two weeks ago. The Boys & Girls Clubs will hold a candlelight vigil Tuesday at the State Capitol in front of the Vel Phillips statue with the Mayor, Bishop Stubbs, the MMSD School Superintendent, the United Way CEO, the Focus Interuption CEO, and other community leaders from around the city.Thats expected to happen at 6 p.m.The State Capitol is located at 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703.This story will be updated on air and online.Its about time to watch on your time. 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