Suspect in Wisconsin School Shooting Revealed
Authorities reported that the shooter killed a teacher and a student, injuring four additional students.
Local officials have identified the individual responsible for the tragic shooting that took place on Monday at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
During a press briefing on Monday evening, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes revealed that the shooter was 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, a female student who went by the name Samantha at her school. Investigators are currently engaging with her family, who are reportedly in shock and cooperating with law enforcement.
According to Barnes, Rupnow succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound while being transported to the hospital after attempting to take her own life at the scene. First responders discovered her.
In the violent incident at the private Christian institution, a teacher and a student lost their lives, while four additional students were injured. The injured students are still hospitalized, with two reported to be in critical condition, as per police reports.
This is a developing story. Please check back for further updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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