What is Abundant Life Christian School? What to know after deadly shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Two people were killed, a suspected 15-year-old shooter is dead and at least six others were injured on Monday when a student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, authorities said.
Officers responded to a call of an active shooter at the Abundant Life Christian School, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. One teacher and one teen student were killed, he confirmed.
Two students are in critical condition, according to police. Three other students and one teacher suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and two of the victims have been released from hospitals, Barnes added during Monday night's news briefing. Barnes said earlier in the day that all of the injured victims were students.
Barnes identified the shooter at a Monday evening news briefing as Natalie Rupnow, 15, who went by Samantha and attended the school. He said the shooter appeared to die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the way to a local hospital.
Abundant Life Christian School was evacuated and officers swept the school, Barnes said. No officers fired their weapons and there is no indication of a further threat to the public. Parents and guardians reunited with students at a nearby clinic.
On Monday afternoon, Abundant Life Christian School shared a brief post to 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 we are able. Please pray for our Challenger family."
Here's what to know about Abundant Life Christian School.
What is Abundant Life Christian School?
Abundant Life Christian School is a private, Christian institution. According to the institution's website, the bible is integrated into "all aspects" of educational programming and extracurricular activities.
The school, which sits on a 28-acre campus, was founded in 1978.
What grades does Abundant Life Christian School offer?
Abundant Life Christian School offers kindergarten through 12th grade, according to its website.
How many students attend Abundant Life Christian School?
About 390 students are enrolled at Abundant Life Christian School, according to the school. Approximately 200 families from 56 different churches in the Dane County, Wisconsin, area make up the school's student body.
How many teachers work at Abundant Life Christian School?
According to the Abundant Life Christian School staff directory, about 25 teachers are employed at the school.
School part of Christian educational system
Abundant Life Christian is one of six members of Impact Christian Schools, a central administration school system aiming to support Christian schools in the Dane County, Wisconsin area.
Impact Christian Schools was established during the 2012-2013 school year, and Abundant Life Christian School was one of the first two schools in the system.
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