Teacher and Student Among Three Dead in Madison School Shooting

A devastating school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, claimed the lives of a teacher, a student, and the suspected teenage shooter on Monday. Police have confirmed three fatalities following the attack at Abundant Life Christian School, revising an earlier report of five deaths.

The juvenile suspect, believed to have been a student at the school, was found dead at the scene. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes stated that officers did not fire any shots after arriving at the school around 11:00 a.m. local time (17:00 GMT).

Six others sustained injuries in the attack, with two individuals in critical condition suffering life-threatening injuries. Four other students were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Chief Barnes expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a “sad day for Madison and our country.” He emphasized that the investigation remains active, with authorities processing the scene, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining search warrants to gather more information.

Authorities have not disclosed the name or gender of the suspect, and residents have been urged to avoid the area as roads near the school remain blocked.