Shooting at a Christian school in Madison: details and updates
17 december 2024 в 04:13
On December 16, 2024, a shooting occurred at the School of Christian Life Abundance. The local school in Madison, Wisconsin, faced a teenage suspect, who the police announced was dead. After several deceased individuals were discovered in the morning, authorities held a press conference to inform the public about the situation.
As more details about the shooting are revealed, read updates.
At the press conference following the shooting, Police Chief Sean Barnes told reporters what had happened, according to CNN.
«Today around 10:57 a.m., our officers responded to a call about a shooter at the School of Christian Life Abundance here in Madison», - Barnes told the media. «When officers arrived, they found several victims with gunshot wounds».
Barnes added that this is a «constantly changing situation, so a lot of work needs to be done, and we are committed to doing that work».
Police reported that the suspected shooter, presumably a teenage student, was also dead. According to CNN, at least four people died, and five others were injured in the shooting. Barnes noted that he would not publicly disclose the identities of the victims during the press conference.
«I will not provide any information about who the victims are, whether they are students, staff, or parents, because we need to ensure that we can notify people», - Barnes added.
The identity of the suspected shooter is still unknown. However, Wisconsin police announced that it was a teenager who is now deceased.
«Officers found a teenager who, in their opinion, was responsible for this, dead in the building», - Barnes told reporters.
The police chief also noted that law enforcement «made sure that there are no other threats to this community, which, in our opinion, there are not». However, police still placed other schools in the area on lockdown as a precaution.
«At this time, there is no threat to MMSD schools», - Barnes insisted
As more details about the shooting are revealed, read updates.
At the press conference following the shooting, Police Chief Sean Barnes told reporters what had happened, according to CNN.
«Today around 10:57 a.m., our officers responded to a call about a shooter at the School of Christian Life Abundance here in Madison», - Barnes told the media. «When officers arrived, they found several victims with gunshot wounds».
Barnes added that this is a «constantly changing situation, so a lot of work needs to be done, and we are committed to doing that work».
Police reported that the suspected shooter, presumably a teenage student, was also dead. According to CNN, at least four people died, and five others were injured in the shooting. Barnes noted that he would not publicly disclose the identities of the victims during the press conference.
«I will not provide any information about who the victims are, whether they are students, staff, or parents, because we need to ensure that we can notify people», - Barnes added.
The identity of the suspected shooter is still unknown. However, Wisconsin police announced that it was a teenager who is now deceased.
«Officers found a teenager who, in their opinion, was responsible for this, dead in the building», - Barnes told reporters.
The police chief also noted that law enforcement «made sure that there are no other threats to this community, which, in our opinion, there are not». However, police still placed other schools in the area on lockdown as a precaution.
«At this time, there is no threat to MMSD schools», - Barnes insisted
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