Five people were killed and others wounded after a shooting Monday at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, including a child who caused the attack, authorities said.
Madison Police Chief Shawn Barnes was speaking to reporters when the death toll rose to five from three people. He did not provide any details about the victims, but said that others were injured in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.
Barnes says the responding police officers did not fire their weapons.
Police closed the roads surrounding the school on Monday afternoon.
Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement.
“We are praying for the children, teachers and the entire Abundant Life School community as we await more information and are grateful to the first responders who are working quickly to respond,” Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said in a statement.
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Police closed the roads surrounding the school on Monday afternoon.
Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the scene to assist local law enforcement.
Emergency vehicles are parked outside Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, where multiple injuries were reported after a shooting, Monday, December 16, 2024.
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Abundant Life Christian School is non-denominational and has about 390 students, from kindergarten through high school, according to its website.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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