MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Madison police have begun an investigation into a shooting that occurred at a K–12 school on the east side of the city on Monday morning.
According to Channel 3000, police confirmed that the incident began at the Abundant Life Christian School shortly before 11 a.m. and left up to three victims dead and injured five others. At this time, no victims nor the deceased suspect, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot have been identified. The roads around the school remain closed.
Police mistakenly reported that the number of fatalities at a press conference was five, including the shooter. That number of deaths was later walked back to three.
Abundant Life Christian School spoke about the shooting in a post on Monday, writing on Facebook, “Prayers Requested! Today we had an active shooter incident at ALCS. We are in the midst of following up. We will share information as soon as we are able. Please pray for our Challenger Family.”
Wisconsin 3rd Congressional Rep. Derrick Van Orden released a statement on X on the matter saying, “I am shocked by the reports of a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Sara Jane and I are praying for the students, teachers, and families impacted. I will continue to monitor the situation as more information is released and am standing by to assist in any way possible.”
Gov. Tony Evers also released a statement on X saying, “I am closely monitoring the incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. 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,” while U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin wrote, “I have been briefed on the active shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison and my heart goes out to all those impacted. My office is in touch with local and state officials, and I stand ready to assist law enforcement and anyone affected.”
According to its website, Abundant Life Christian School was established in 1978, and approximately 200 families from the Dane County area are served by the school.
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